as in implication
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something that is produced by or necessarily follows an action, decision, etc.
They discussed the possible ramifications of the new treaty. The government's actions in this case could have major political ramifications.
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Recent Examples of ramification
Outside of religion, the Dalai Lama's succession holds deep ramifications for the region's political future.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Friday’s decision could have significant ramifications in Florida.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
The future of the midterm essay may be a quaint worry compared with larger questions about the ramifications of artificial intelligence, such as its effect on the environment, or the automation of jobs.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
As Riri helps out with Parker’s mysterious quest, she’s forced to repeatedly reckon with the ramifications of her own brilliance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Friday’s decision could have significant ramifications in Florida.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
The future of the midterm essay may be a quaint worry compared with larger questions about the ramifications of artificial intelligence, such as its effect on the environment, or the automation of jobs.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
As Riri helps out with Parker’s mysterious quest, she’s forced to repeatedly reckon with the ramifications of her own brilliance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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The implications of this could be quite large; whereas the traditional TAM for Power servers running IBM’s AIX or IBM i operating systems is estimated at $2 billion, adding new markets for hybrid as-a-service, modernization and SAP HANA use cases brings the TAM to $47 billion.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The majority is either willfully blind to the implications of its ruling or naive, but either way the threat to our Constitution's separation of powers is grave.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Research links religion to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Research links religion is to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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But sometimes the consequences can be even worse, as the police now warn.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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But under the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies, staying in the country beyond the authorized date — even with a valid visa — can result in serious legal consequences.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Closures went into effect for select waterways on Sunday, July 12 and, as of July 18, remained in effect until further notice, Linda Veress, a spokesperson for the NPS, told USA TODAY.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Weather certainly has its effects on mental and emotional health.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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