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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
And there might be interesting ramifications for their crimes?
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
The decision had deep ramifications for the newspaper.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Democratic witnesses cited concerns about the separation of families and ramifications for the economy, as millions of workers in the agricultural industry and other areas could be targeted for deportation.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
But taking some bitcoin off the table can also come with tax ramifications, as crypto is subject to capital gains taxes.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
The decision had deep ramifications for the newspaper.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Democratic witnesses cited concerns about the separation of families and ramifications for the economy, as millions of workers in the agricultural industry and other areas could be targeted for deportation.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
But taking some bitcoin off the table can also come with tax ramifications, as crypto is subject to capital gains taxes.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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If Nielsen’s findings do reflect broader population trends the implications could be profound.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Where Netflix’s sports push goes next will be interesting to see, with implications across the media landscape, including for Club holding Disney .Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Pretty much every single match had an obvious outcome except for the bout between Chelsea Green and Michin for the Women's United States Championship.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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His police powers have been suspended and he has been moved to an administrative assignment pending the outcome of the case, the department said in a statement Friday.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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But some farms list the chemical in their monthly pesticide use reports to the state without any apparent consequence, Paige reports.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Experts fear consequences of undermining trust in vaccine Last year, 652 people in Louisiana died of COVID, including five children.Rosemary Westwood, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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How to save a life Naloxone is an over-the-counter nasal-spray medication that can save an overdose victim by rapidly reversing the effects of fentanyl, heroin and other opioids.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Separately a freeze watch is in effect for parts of northern Florida and southern Georgia from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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