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
In both cases, Givi wanted to understand not just the responses and their ramifications but the thought processes behind them.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Blindsiding a player by trading them away can have negative ramifications on the perception of your organization and leadership
Booker loves being in Phoenix.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The debate carries major ramifications for Trump's agenda and the country at large, with policy decisions in the balance that could shape America's economic and budgetary outlook for years to come.
—Kevin Freking, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
To make such sweeping changes to your franchise so close to the playoffs will no doubt have negative ramifications on Denver’s playoff run.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Blindsiding a player by trading them away can have negative ramifications on the perception of your organization and leadership
Booker loves being in Phoenix.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The debate carries major ramifications for Trump's agenda and the country at large, with policy decisions in the balance that could shape America's economic and budgetary outlook for years to come.
—Kevin Freking, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
To make such sweeping changes to your franchise so close to the playoffs will no doubt have negative ramifications on Denver’s playoff run.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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For millennials, many of whom came of age during the Great Recession and are now contending with high interest rates and housing shortages, that lopsided ownership has real implications.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Another pillar of Google's opposition will be the privacy and security implications of the DOJ's demand for data sharing.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From her campaign headquarters in Quito, González emphatically rejected the outcome.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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It’s frequently discussed that having a doula improves outcomes, including shorter labor and fewer interventions.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The consequences are disproportionately worse for families experiencing poverty that often lack the resources to help children catch up.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest accruals that quickly add up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The images show a once-standing village reduced to rubble. MORE: Israel takes control of Rafah, creating new 'security corridor' in Gaza Residents of Gaza were finally allowed to return to parts of northern Gaza when the ceasefire went into effect Jan. 19.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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When the executive order goes into effect, de minimis packages from China will be subject to an informal entry process, and each package that travels to the U.S. via international post will now be subject to a tariff rate of 120 percent or $100, a rate that will increase to $200 after June 1.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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