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
The ramifications of this trade will be far-reaching and multi-layered.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Once it was passed in October, cities, homeowners, developers and even politicians scrambled to figure out the ramifications.
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Still, Sony’s decision has huge ramifications for game reselling on sites like GameStop and eBay, which give consumers a way to buy video games at a discount.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
But at least one progressive victory in Colorado yesterday could have more significant ramifications for the national balance of power.
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 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
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
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,
25 June 2026
And so the ramifications here are obviously wide-reaching and kind of an absolutely dystopian minefield, right?
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Once it was passed in October, cities, homeowners, developers and even politicians scrambled to figure out the ramifications.
—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Still, Sony’s decision has huge ramifications for game reselling on sites like GameStop and eBay, which give consumers a way to buy video games at a discount.
—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
But at least one progressive victory in Colorado yesterday could have more significant ramifications for the national balance of power.
—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 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
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
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.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
And so the ramifications here are obviously wide-reaching and kind of an absolutely dystopian minefield, right?
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
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The veto does not permanently ban the project, but allows for more time to discuss the implications for stakeholders and the community.
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For its capstone presentation, the 2026 graduating class of the school’s Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management program dove into the science, business and consumers of longevity — and their collective implications for beauty’s future.
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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As campaigns begin taking shape for the midterm elections in November, the outcomes in the New York primaries are likely to remain part of a larger national debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
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The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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