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
As a result, 75% of the world's population now lives in areas suffering from fresh water loss, with repercussions on agriculture, sanitation, and climate change resilience.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 July 2025
Like many who stormed the Capitol in a last-ditch attempt to stop Joe Biden from becoming president, Chansley faced legal repercussions for obstructing a federal proceeding — and like the others in his shoes, he was subsequently pardoned as soon as Trump returned to the White House on Jan. 20.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 July 2025
Two years after Cardi B was accused of assaulting a fan with a microphone during a live performance, the rapper is reportedly facing legal repercussions for the viral incident.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 July 2025
So flagging interest now could have repercussions for many years.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2025
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 July 2025
Like many who stormed the Capitol in a last-ditch attempt to stop Joe Biden from becoming president, Chansley faced legal repercussions for obstructing a federal proceeding — and like the others in his shoes, he was subsequently pardoned as soon as Trump returned to the White House on Jan. 20.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 July 2025
Two years after Cardi B was accused of assaulting a fan with a microphone during a live performance, the rapper is reportedly facing legal repercussions for the viral incident.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 July 2025
So flagging interest now could have repercussions for many years.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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That uncertainty has left many countries in the dark about how or when new rates would go into effect.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
31 July 2025
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World Athletics has confirmed that gene testing for female eligibility will come into effect in time for the Tokyo World Championships in September.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Many analysts see the dispute as a test of which superpower has more influence in this strategic part of Southeast Asia; the U.S., which conducts joint military exercises with Thailand, or China, which is the biggest trading partner of both Cambodia and Thailand.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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Yoon said the martial law declaration, which the National Assembly rescinded after six hours, was necessary to fight North Korean influence among opponents to his leadership in the South Korean government.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Exceptional leaders understand the far-reaching impact of top performers and seek to meet their needs.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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In April, the company forecast its organic sales growth (which excludes the impact of foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestitures) would climb a meager 2% for the fiscal year ended June 30 - the worst performance since 2018.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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