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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Forgiveness does not, in fact, overcome the ramifications of violence, as will become clear in Bill’s home and work life—and in Paula’s, after she is eventually released from prison.
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Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
For the person who is deported, there are other immediate ramifications, like suffering from a sudden loss of community, home, and work.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
In 1956: The Suez Crisis, a conflict that had significant geopolitical ramifications, began when Israel – followed by the U.K. and France – invaded Egypt in an effort to oust Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and regain control of the Suez Canal.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
Are there ramifications for Meta overdoing it on political content if its censorship is equally applied across the political spectrum?
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
For the person who is deported, there are other immediate ramifications, like suffering from a sudden loss of community, home, and work.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
In 1956: The Suez Crisis, a conflict that had significant geopolitical ramifications, began when Israel – followed by the U.K. and France – invaded Egypt in an effort to oust Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and regain control of the Suez Canal.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
Are there ramifications for Meta overdoing it on political content if its censorship is equally applied across the political spectrum?
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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Republicans’ gains will have major implications for the incoming Trump administration.Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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The outcome of Cruz's 2024 race not only has implications for him but could also have national implications for the Republican Party.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This comes as the presidential race remains extremely tight, with the outcome largely depending on swing states, as both candidates continue campaigning across the country.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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This begets the critical question: Will America withstand such a razor-thin outcome?Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Failure to take cybersecurity seriously could lead to dire economic and reputational consequences and negatively impact the lives of millions of users.Earl Carr, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Her thesis and accompanying work investigated military pollution at Fort Ord in Monterey, California, and the resulting public health consequences.Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Inside a 2,400-square-foot space at the mall is Meet Me in the Dirt, a whimsical plant shop that hosts events meant to generate the positive effects that being exposed to greenery and playing in soil can have on your mental health.Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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These negative effects remained significant even when accounting for previous health status, social support and lifestyle factors.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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