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
It can’t be overstated what a victory this is for her, or the ramifications for other artists.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Long-lasting consequences Substantial drops in delinquent student borrowers' credit scores will have long-lasting ramifications for those affected, including lower credit limits, higher interest rates for new loans and limited access to credit in general, according to experts.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 29 May 2025
The presence of that measly minus sign has enormous ramifications.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Long-lasting consequences Substantial drops in delinquent student borrowers' credit scores will have long-lasting ramifications for those affected, including lower credit limits, higher interest rates for new loans and limited access to credit in general, according to experts.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 29 May 2025
The presence of that measly minus sign has enormous ramifications.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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When asked about the implications if the center were unable to receive the grant, Heitstuman said that cuts would have to be made.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Discounting any of the various potential paradoxes and possible multiversal implications of the deed, Jeb Bush leapt headlong into this hypothetical (take your pick) DeLorean, phone booth, Tardis, or Wellsian steampunk contraption with a knife in hand.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
8 June 2025
Noun
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His mother, who felt that the men might escape from Guatemala’s notoriously dysfunctional prison system, considered capital punishment the safest outcome.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Ultimately, the most important part of Friday’s game, beyond the outcome, is the continued development of Horton.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Bass has been quicker to respond this time around, announcing a nightly curfew for downtown, warning of consequences for those who vandalize or commit violence and spelling out the real-world impacts of the ICE arrests on her constituents.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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What are possible consequences of salmonella and E. coli infections?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Future studies with more participants—measuring the long-term effects of these diets—are needed to determine who benefits the most from each one.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
14 June 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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