as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussion
And that will have repercussions.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
And all have resulted in familial, economic, and social repercussions that will linger for decades.
—William D. Lopez, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, Comey acknowledged the possible repercussions of such a move.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This outcome has immediate repercussions.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
And all have resulted in familial, economic, and social repercussions that will linger for decades.
—William D. Lopez, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, Comey acknowledged the possible repercussions of such a move.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This outcome has immediate repercussions.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The questions remain, however, as to the extent of such interest rate cuts amid more political influence.—
Nick Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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China is turning climate action into industrial advantage, financial leverage, and geopolitical influence.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The show was marred only by an audio mix that dimmed Coleman’s evocative voice amid a wash of instruments — at least from this reviewer’s spot in the Fox — but the Red Clay Strays’ impact shone through nevertheless.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Tennessean photo journalist Andrew Nelles was recognized with a first place award in environmental photography by the 2025 Green Eyeshade awards for a collection of photos documenting the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which ravaged parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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