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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The lack of blitzing had a domino effect, as Philadelphia was able to keep its secondary in zone coverage for most of the night.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
Beyond Somalia, this recognition is a slippery slope entailing a domino effect of separatist movements across the region igniting conflicts in pursuit of independence, leading to unimaginable chaos.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
At times, his penchant for defensive gambles puts him and the team in precarious positions, causing a domino effect.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
This domino effect could drive a nationwide shift toward sustainable urban planning.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
Beyond Somalia, this recognition is a slippery slope entailing a domino effect of separatist movements across the region igniting conflicts in pursuit of independence, leading to unimaginable chaos.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
At times, his penchant for defensive gambles puts him and the team in precarious positions, causing a domino effect.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
This domino effect could drive a nationwide shift toward sustainable urban planning.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Domino effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domino%20effect. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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