as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussion
According to the study, this eruption was powerful and seemingly had widespread repercussions for people living at the time.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Like the marshmallow test, the CRT may have long-term repercussions.
—Philip Maymin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Those choices have had repercussions for ordinary employees who gave their best to the brand.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
Since then, with Iran ruled by Islamist militants, starting with Khomeini, the region and the world have suffered repercussions.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Like the marshmallow test, the CRT may have long-term repercussions.
—Philip Maymin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Those choices have had repercussions for ordinary employees who gave their best to the brand.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
Since then, with Iran ruled by Islamist militants, starting with Khomeini, the region and the world have suffered repercussions.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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But make no mistake, by allowing the ban to go into effect, the Supreme Court has weakened the First Amendment and markedly expanded the government’s power to restrict speech in the name of national security.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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The decision coincided with the ceasefire and hostage-release deal agreed between Israel and Hamas that went into effect on Sunday.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In an interview with Newsweek, Mythic Quest's creators and cast members, including Charlotte Nicdao and Ashly Burch, spoke about the influence of the show on their personal gaming habits.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The state’s bold actions and market influence have sparked broader movements.—
TRACY YOCHUM,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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As many researchers have similarly pointed out, Zumthor argues that the vocal aspect of performance was not incidental to the meaning and impact of the texts, but was integral to it.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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The package has drawn widespread criticism from industry leaders over the impact on investment, jobs and economic growth.—
Sam Meredith,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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