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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
Embiid could face serious ramifications for getting into a fight, especially with a non-player.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
The silent anguish that Charles describes has dangerous real-world ramifications: After the death of a spouse, widowers experience higher rates of mortality, persistent depression, and social isolation than widows do.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
The ramifications of the problematic Boeing Crew Test Flight are becoming clear a month after the Starliner returned to Earth empty.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Of course this flow of funds out of Japan and into the dollar has clear and meaningful ramifications for the yen.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
The silent anguish that Charles describes has dangerous real-world ramifications: After the death of a spouse, widowers experience higher rates of mortality, persistent depression, and social isolation than widows do.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
The ramifications of the problematic Boeing Crew Test Flight are becoming clear a month after the Starliner returned to Earth empty.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Of course this flow of funds out of Japan and into the dollar has clear and meaningful ramifications for the yen.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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In today’s opinions newsletter: Who might run the federal government, a cushy bonus for a former University of Arizona president and the moral implications of mass deportation.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Germany's deepening political crisis has added uncertainty for companies grappling with growing trade tensions with China and implications of the U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump.Nick Carey, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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The findings highlight the importance of tailoring vaccination campaigns to local COVID-19 trends and personal infection histories for the best outcomes.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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Part of the second straight monthly rise in confidence reported by the Conference Board on Tuesday likely reflected the outcome of the Nov. 5 election which returned Donald Trump to the White House and gave his Republican Party control of the U.S. Congress.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Trump: Trading partners will pay NEW YORK -- President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China drew rebukes Tuesday from all three nations, who warned of the consequences of a trade war.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The high aspirations with which the tribunal was founded should not shield it from the consequences of its decision to pursue other agendas.Eugene Kontorovich, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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The new level was supposed to go into effect in January 2025, but the plan was jettisoned amid a state budget deficit.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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In July 2023, the defendant's ex-wife served him with an order of protection that was to remain in effect for two years, according to court documents.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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