domino effect

noun

plural domino effects
: a cumulative effect produced when one event initiates a succession of similar events compare ripple effect

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And all of that waking up can have a domino effect, with research showing that axSpA’s sleep disturbances are linked to higher levels of stress, pain, and disease activity, as well as a poorer quality of life. Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 17 Apr. 2025 This move sparked a domino effect, with numerous states and countries reevaluating their stance on cannabis. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025 Such cuts would likely have a domino effect on beverage giants like Pepsi (PEP) and Coca-Cola (KO), along with discount retailers like Dollar Tree and Dollar General. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025 However, as noted before, there are variables, namely the transfer market’s domino effect. Henry Flynn, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for domino effect

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First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of domino effect was in 1924

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“Domino effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domino%20effect. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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