as in implications
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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
Could there be wider ramifications for government funding?
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
As the disproportionate impact of oil shortages in Asia widens the divide, economists warn that the phenomenon has significant ramifications for monetary policy, political stability, and future economic growth across the continent – and other parts of the world that rely on it for trade.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Blocking the map The third case would also have seismic ramifications on which map is used in the upcoming elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
The American defeat in the Gulf will have broader global ramifications as well.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
These nine, although more will have smaller ramifications, too.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The ramifications will reverberate for decades.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2026
This means their control of a corrupted American political system will have ramifications worldwide.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Skubal’s injury is a massive blow to the Tigers and could have major ramifications in free agency this offseason.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
As the disproportionate impact of oil shortages in Asia widens the divide, economists warn that the phenomenon has significant ramifications for monetary policy, political stability, and future economic growth across the continent – and other parts of the world that rely on it for trade.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Blocking the map The third case would also have seismic ramifications on which map is used in the upcoming elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
The American defeat in the Gulf will have broader global ramifications as well.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
These nine, although more will have smaller ramifications, too.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The ramifications will reverberate for decades.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2026
This means their control of a corrupted American political system will have ramifications worldwide.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Skubal’s injury is a massive blow to the Tigers and could have major ramifications in free agency this offseason.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
Noun
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The game surely will have some late-season playoff implications as well, giving it top billing on a Chiefs schedule that features quite a few other doozies.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The Commission will assess the implications once/if more concrete information becomes available.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Noun
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At a time when the world seems more absurd than ever, the need has only grown for a deftly incisive voice with the courage to decry truthiness to power, regardless of consequences.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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