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
There is a proposal this legislative session that a lawyers group says would allow officers to use unlawful force without repercussions.
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
That could have longer-term repercussions.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The issues between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria, have, of course, had repercussions on the rest of the family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
Organizations are becoming increasingly dependent on AI in their processes and workflows, so if AI systems stop responding it can have disastrous repercussions.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
That could have longer-term repercussions.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The issues between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria, have, of course, had repercussions on the rest of the family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
Organizations are becoming increasingly dependent on AI in their processes and workflows, so if AI systems stop responding it can have disastrous repercussions.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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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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The high amount of vitamin C in noni juice also plays a vital role in its effect in boosting the immune system.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Global celebrity influence Zendaya begins her brand ambassadorship at Louis Vuitton — and is the face of its 2026 130th anniversary campaign.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pinder described the choir’s sound as modern gospel with influences from contemporary Christian music and Caribbean traditions.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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El Paso is home to one of the largest cargo facilities near the border, so these restrictions could have a significant impact on shipments as well.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Retail bankruptcies have had a major impact on malls and their landlords who must seek out new tenants to fill sites being vacated, and/or devise redevelopment plans.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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