as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussion
Officials said that drivers caught using fraudulent tags face severe legal repercussions, including vehicle seizure, steep fines and potential jail time.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Kremlin denies these strikes have resulted in economic repercussions but oil refinery output has declined.
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Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Future fallout The repercussions could be devastating.
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Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
When trust levels are low, people are less likely to speak openly or admit mistakes due to fear of judgment or repercussions.
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Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Kremlin denies these strikes have resulted in economic repercussions but oil refinery output has declined.
—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Future fallout The repercussions could be devastating.
—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
When trust levels are low, people are less likely to speak openly or admit mistakes due to fear of judgment or repercussions.
—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
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Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.
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The airbrush effect is thanks to a blend of polymers that reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
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Its influence traveled through a globally recognizable set of products and ideals, all centered on the American Dream.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital Editor, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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