as in implications
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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 ramifications
Regulating sports wagering has proven to be a challenge — and experts warn about the ramifications for gamblers who typically lose money.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
While largely conceptual in nature, the ramifications could soon help boost advancements in telecommunications and satellite arrays.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
This could influence ocean currents and the location of rainfall bands, which can have ramifications for water availability.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
The Tigers have a lot to clean up in preparation for a game with many potential ramifications.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Instead, the one-page standards of conduct policy provides broad guidance and no ramifications for violations.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
As the ramifications of Prince Andrew’s actions are felt throughout the British royal family, everyone has had to take a side.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
Car companies faced inflationary concerns, followed by shocks tied to tariffs and subsequent supply chain ramifications.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Each of these games will have large ramifications for the SEC Championship chase as well as the College Football Playoff.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
While largely conceptual in nature, the ramifications could soon help boost advancements in telecommunications and satellite arrays.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
This could influence ocean currents and the location of rainfall bands, which can have ramifications for water availability.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
The Tigers have a lot to clean up in preparation for a game with many potential ramifications.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Instead, the one-page standards of conduct policy provides broad guidance and no ramifications for violations.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
As the ramifications of Prince Andrew’s actions are felt throughout the British royal family, everyone has had to take a side.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
Car companies faced inflationary concerns, followed by shocks tied to tariffs and subsequent supply chain ramifications.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Each of these games will have large ramifications for the SEC Championship chase as well as the College Football Playoff.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
Noun
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The $400 million gift drew bipartisan criticism for its ethical and national security implications.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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And this game figures to have implications on the Atlantic Coast Conference championship race.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There could be consequences coming for LSU head coach Brian Kelly and his staff after losing a third game this season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Immigrant and Latino communities — already under siege from ICE — now face not just intimidation, but real, fatal consequences.—
Bulmaro Vicente,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Different types of fiber have different effects on the body.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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This week, those effects point to cheaper short-term money, a debate about December, and a high premium on the Fed’s forward guidance.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, a reliable method for measuring a team’s performance is to use underlying metrics to understand the team’s process more than its outcomes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The violations include student-athletes betting on and against their own teams, sharing information with third parties for purposes of sports betting, manipulating scoring or outcomes and/or refusing to participate in the investigation.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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