as in implication
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something that is produced by or necessarily follows an action, decision, etc.
They discussed the possible ramifications of the new treaty. The government's actions in this case could have major political ramifications.
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Recent Examples of ramification
The high court is expected to decide whether Mississippi can count ballots that are received up to five days late, with possible ramifications for dozens more states.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In an opinion also authored by Roberts, the court's conservative majority struck down removal protections for members of the FTC, a ruling that could have ramifications for similar agencies.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The dollar’s share of global FX reserves fell from 71% in 2001 to around 57% at the end of 2025, but this reflects that this is a slow movement and not one that will have ramifications in the short term.
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Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
While the political ramifications play out, our colleague Elizabeth Cooney has provided a helpful rundown on pulmonary hypertension and how a GLP-1 drug might help to treat it.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 June 2026
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In an opinion also authored by Roberts, the court's conservative majority struck down removal protections for members of the FTC, a ruling that could have ramifications for similar agencies.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The dollar’s share of global FX reserves fell from 71% in 2001 to around 57% at the end of 2025, but this reflects that this is a slow movement and not one that will have ramifications in the short term.
—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
While the political ramifications play out, our colleague Elizabeth Cooney has provided a helpful rundown on pulmonary hypertension and how a GLP-1 drug might help to treat it.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
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But labor strife here is spilling off of the docks and into City Hall, with political implications for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, himself a former labor organizer who is expected to run for reelection in less than a year.
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What Othram testing could mean in Murdaugh’s case The request for Othram testing does not mean the unknown DNA will change the outcome of Murdaugh’s case.
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The outcome, coupled with a result in the previous game, keeps alive the potential for a Colombia-Argentina quarterfinal here next Saturday, July 11.
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Her approach is shaped by years spent in active production environments, where decisions often carry consequences, and projects demand a balance between creative ambition and practical reality.
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But many politicians on the right argued that the attacks were solely the consequence of Albanese’s failure to take antisemitism on Australian soil seriously.
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Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.
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The airbrush effect is thanks to a blend of polymers that reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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