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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Recent Examples of ramification
The ramifications for each result would be wide-reaching.
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Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
There are at least three ramifications of HB 2576, and similar bills and laws in other states, for the NCAA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Without the meds, those lives are at risk and so is the effort to stop the spread and mutation of H.I.V.
The ramifications are clearly not just humanitarian.
—Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Whatever the Red Sox decide to do at third base will come with wide-reaching ramifications.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
There are at least three ramifications of HB 2576, and similar bills and laws in other states, for the NCAA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Without the meds, those lives are at risk and so is the effort to stop the spread and mutation of H.I.V.
The ramifications are clearly not just humanitarian.
—Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Whatever the Red Sox decide to do at third base will come with wide-reaching ramifications.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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This series is a key leading indicator of U.S. economic growth, and its January and February expansions bode well for U.S. Q1 2025 GDP despite the implications of recently soft consumer confidence and elevated tariff risks.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Right now, Keyte is thinking a lot about the implications of bird flu, which has taken out some recovering populations of birds.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Department sources previously said an initial investigation into the remarks had led to a lieutenant, a sergeant and two officers being placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a broader internal affairs probe.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The odds are overwhelmingly determined by the outcomes of awards ceremonies like the BAFTAs and the SAG Awards, which have historically indicated where Academy voters’ passions lie.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Any individuals found responsible will be reported to law enforcement, as well as face immediate and appropriate school consequences.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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When they are asked about the economic consequences of tariffs — including rising prices domestically — voters have tended to favor them less.—
G. Elliott Morris,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Reality check: The potential labor market effects are larger if the Trump administration and Congress enact major reductions to federal spending — in the hundreds of billions, not the comparatively small programs DOGE has targeted so far.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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The total effect and impact of her show were unforgettable.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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