RAMIFICATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

ramification

noun

as in implication

formal 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 While a modest population loss of 5,000 people in a year isn’t especially consequential for a county the size of San Diego, a continuing decline in immigration could have serious ramifications for the county’s economy. —

Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 And there were a number of ramifications from these very unusual proceedings, from what should have been week two of a blockbuster, rather historic antitrust trial. —

Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 The idea that these enormities wouldn’t have negative electoral ramifications is mystifying. —

Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 Without a contender at the top of the ticket in November, Democratic turnout is at risk of fraying, and the ramifications go far beyond California — potentially including control of Congress. —

Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramification

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Other budgetary implications the administration is looking at is how senior attendance will play a part in state funding near the end of the year, as more seniors skip classes.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The issue is not whether biennials have environmental implications.

— Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026