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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 ramifications
The price surge also has had political ramifications for oil production in California, with Trump invoking a Cold War-era law to force the controversial resumption of offshore drilling in the Golden State, citing the need to bolster domestic oil production for national security purposes.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
These ramifications are substantial, experts say, especially given the question marks about the sustainability of AI spending.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s also the rapidly approaching 2026 midterms—arguably the first election cycle in which AI and its ramifications will be truly top of mind, for American voters.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
There is no question that the exams carry financial and political ramifications.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
While a modest population loss of 5,000 people in a year isn’t especially consequential for a county the size of San Diego, a continuing decline in immigration could have serious ramifications for the county’s economy.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The idea that these enormities wouldn’t have negative electoral ramifications is mystifying.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
But the actual mechanics and immediate ramifications of Lucas’ plan were not immediately clear.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The data has huge humanitarian ramifications, said Laurent Uwumuremyi, Mercy Corps’ country director for Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
These ramifications are substantial, experts say, especially given the question marks about the sustainability of AI spending.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s also the rapidly approaching 2026 midterms—arguably the first election cycle in which AI and its ramifications will be truly top of mind, for American voters.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
There is no question that the exams carry financial and political ramifications.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
While a modest population loss of 5,000 people in a year isn’t especially consequential for a county the size of San Diego, a continuing decline in immigration could have serious ramifications for the county’s economy.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The idea that these enormities wouldn’t have negative electoral ramifications is mystifying.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
But the actual mechanics and immediate ramifications of Lucas’ plan were not immediately clear.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The data has huge humanitarian ramifications, said Laurent Uwumuremyi, Mercy Corps’ country director for Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
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As a legal battle plays out, voting rights experts across the political spectrum say the case could have nationwide implications.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The implications could extend far beyond matters related to LGBTQ+ rights to other forms of talk therapy, telehealth, and physician advice on Covid-19, vaccines, or reproductive care.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Astronomers have discussed three possible outcomes.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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