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
After the investigators surfaced the findings through internal reports, at least five were fired starting in late 2025, according to the sources, who spoke with Fortune on the condition of anonymity due to fear of legal repercussions.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Only when Bouzid deals with the repercussions of homophobic Tunisian laws does the melodrama tip into ham-handedness.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Yassin and Stevens are the first drivers to face any criminal repercussions for allegedly bilking the program.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Canceling this project will have serious repercussions.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
In this context, the changes to performance reviews could have far-reaching repercussions.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
What are the potential long-term repercussions of competing in a knee-heavy race with a torn ACL?
—Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
An arbitration hearing that could have massive repercussions for the future of Major League Baseball player pay is set for Wednesday in Arizona, league sources told The Athletic.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Not wishing to linger on the emotional repercussions of these hurtful incidents is understandable, of course.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Only when Bouzid deals with the repercussions of homophobic Tunisian laws does the melodrama tip into ham-handedness.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Yassin and Stevens are the first drivers to face any criminal repercussions for allegedly bilking the program.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Canceling this project will have serious repercussions.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
In this context, the changes to performance reviews could have far-reaching repercussions.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
What are the potential long-term repercussions of competing in a knee-heavy race with a torn ACL?
—Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
An arbitration hearing that could have massive repercussions for the future of Major League Baseball player pay is set for Wednesday in Arizona, league sources told The Athletic.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Not wishing to linger on the emotional repercussions of these hurtful incidents is understandable, of course.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
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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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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Jury selection also underscored how widely the impacts of social media — both good and bad — are felt among disparate groups of people.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Climate cooperation was also predicted to weaken as the impacts of temperature changes reverberate.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Patriots’ philosophy is also circumstantial now, since its influences are varied.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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The group was founded in 2014 by La Jolla Country Day School music teacher Chad Przymus, blending traditional drumming with global and contemporary influences.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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