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
Adults in the United States are growing increasingly concerned about the ramifications of AI, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The ramifications were felt almost immediately.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
The Olympic downhill trainings, of which there are three per gender (weather permitting), do not have medal ramifications.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
And missing out on the hugely lucrative top table of European club football would have financial ramifications.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Williams understands the ramifications of potentially winning another Super Bowl, too.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Big 12 ramifications The Horned Frogs entered Sunday’s game tied with Baylor atop the Big 12 standings, with a record of 8-1 in conference.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2026
And while this case does not concern Israel directly, the ICJ’s determinations may have major ramifications for the case Israel is now defending at the tribunal against South Africa.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The series looks at the ramifications of a technology that still eludes a portion of the continent via recurring rolling blackouts.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The ramifications were felt almost immediately.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
The Olympic downhill trainings, of which there are three per gender (weather permitting), do not have medal ramifications.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
And missing out on the hugely lucrative top table of European club football would have financial ramifications.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Williams understands the ramifications of potentially winning another Super Bowl, too.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Big 12 ramifications The Horned Frogs entered Sunday’s game tied with Baylor atop the Big 12 standings, with a record of 8-1 in conference.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2026
And while this case does not concern Israel directly, the ICJ’s determinations may have major ramifications for the case Israel is now defending at the tribunal against South Africa.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The series looks at the ramifications of a technology that still eludes a portion of the continent via recurring rolling blackouts.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
Noun
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Idaho’s highest court settled an expensive debate over who should pay for growth in Southwest Boise, and the decision has implications well beyond the Barber Valley.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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Such a decision would also have far-reaching implications on redistricting across the nation, including Florida.—
Michael Van Sickler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That design speaks directly to a corporate world that is growing increasingly sensitive to the reputational and financial consequences of wage and hour disputes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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No limitations or consequences!—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 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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You're likely caught up in what is commonly known in Central Texas as cedar fever, or feeling the effects of high concentrations of Ashe juniper pollen in the air.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This work translates to improving military readiness and long-term health outcomes for today’s warfighters.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite substantial investment, outcomes remain uneven, and access to alternatives is often constrained by income.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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