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
Iran’s backers in Hamas and Hezbollah also have been devastated by Israel since Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7, 2023, an event that has had a number of serious repercussions.
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Ian Swanson, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Opponents say Florida’s new DOGE provisions, which received little vetting from lawmakers, could lead to serious repercussions.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Despite the truce, both artists were forbidden from performing in Barbados, showing the ongoing repercussions of the conflict.
—Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
His departure from Trump’s advisory circle and the potential for policy repercussions against his business interests could significantly diminish his willingness or ability to publicly promote Dogecoin.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Ian Swanson, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Opponents say Florida’s new DOGE provisions, which received little vetting from lawmakers, could lead to serious repercussions.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Despite the truce, both artists were forbidden from performing in Barbados, showing the ongoing repercussions of the conflict.
—Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
His departure from Trump’s advisory circle and the potential for policy repercussions against his business interests could significantly diminish his willingness or ability to publicly promote Dogecoin.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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Adding more high-skilled immigrants every year instead of just a one-time increase would have a larger effect.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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However, despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of physicians have the best of intentions, these new rules will have a chilling effect on both veterans seeking health care and providers caring for them.—
Flavia Mangan Colgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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However, she was found guilty of operating under the influence.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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This phrase has a clear intent and a violent legacy, and its impact is not theoretical.—
Lisa Katz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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As the impact of the strikes was still being assessed Sunday, European and Gulf leaders appeared united in calls for diplomacy and restraint, while Iran’s longtime allies, China and Russia, criticized the aerial assault as a gross escalation that could lead to further war.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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