as in effects
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 repercussions
The repercussions of the Iran war have been felt globally, but the United Arab Emirates has suffered a more direct impact than most, targeted by missile and drone strikes.
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Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
One serious issue for Russian actors still living in Russia was the possible repercussions of participating in a Zvyagintsev project.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Naloxone, the ingredient in Narcan, is an antidote for opioid overdoses, but because xylazine is not an opioid, the emergency medicine only stops the effects of fentanyl, not the tranquilizer, making those who overdose more likely to have lethal repercussions.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
That's the question, and this doc dives into the stories on both sides, as well as the eventual trial and its repercussions.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
This ruling has far-reaching repercussions.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The national debt might encapsulate all those universal concerns into a single issue, its repercussions broad and wide-ranging enough that Americans can cast a number of kitchen table concerns onto it.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
This, as revealed in the opening moments of the episode proper, has had some serious repercussions for Crowley.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Nearly 20 years later, Nike is looking to another staple horror franchise for inspiration — and apparently without any fear of legal repercussions.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
One serious issue for Russian actors still living in Russia was the possible repercussions of participating in a Zvyagintsev project.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Naloxone, the ingredient in Narcan, is an antidote for opioid overdoses, but because xylazine is not an opioid, the emergency medicine only stops the effects of fentanyl, not the tranquilizer, making those who overdose more likely to have lethal repercussions.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
That's the question, and this doc dives into the stories on both sides, as well as the eventual trial and its repercussions.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
This ruling has far-reaching repercussions.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The national debt might encapsulate all those universal concerns into a single issue, its repercussions broad and wide-ranging enough that Americans can cast a number of kitchen table concerns onto it.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
This, as revealed in the opening moments of the episode proper, has had some serious repercussions for Crowley.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Nearly 20 years later, Nike is looking to another staple horror franchise for inspiration — and apparently without any fear of legal repercussions.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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The project’s developer subsequently withdrew the data center use at the last minute during the March meeting, after community pushback over possible environmental and health impacts.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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While El Niño can bring a cooler, stormier than normal summer to the Great Lakes, its strongest impacts are usually felt during winter as the pattern peaks.—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The film blends psychological thriller elements with transhumanist themes and body horror influences.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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In addition to these external influences, Dini emphasized that long-term domestic instability has left Somalia’s coastline vulnerable, weakening local institutions and lowering the risks for pirate networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Repercussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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