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
Hayley’s very upset by it, and that upsets Mickey, and that’s probably one of the biggest driving motivations for him, not just to save his own life, but to save his daughter and his family from the ramifications of this.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
There are obvious ramifications here.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
And its ramifications are still being felt 11 years later as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off in Super Bowl LX.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The ramifications were felt almost immediately.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
There are obvious ramifications here.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
And its ramifications are still being felt 11 years later as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off in Super Bowl LX.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The ramifications were felt almost immediately.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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That news came with the implication that the Academy would be expanding its presence on the platform, including giving audiences more access to its private events like the Governors Awards and Oscars Nominees Luncheon.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are certain implications.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But even more people avoid the worst outcomes of colon cancer by getting screened early and as often as is recommended.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The outcome of Kaley’s lawsuit could help guide how around 1,500 similar lawsuits against social media companies are resolved.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The challenge lies in balancing functional benefit with the risk of encouraging unnecessary anthropomorphism and its broader social consequences.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Carlson’s insistence that unrest in cities is the cause rather than the consequence of escalation absolves decision-makers of responsibility for that collapse — and provides a moral rationale for expanding force.—
Robert Pape,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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With the effects of the federal cuts expected to be felt across the state, other California counties have already started to look to consumers to replenish government coffers.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The high amount of vitamin C in noni juice also plays a vital role in its effect in boosting the immune system.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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