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
Also, recent funding cuts or freezes to agencies like USAID are already having ramifications on the ground, with public-health professionals concerned that progress in tackling diseases like tuberculosis will stall or regress.
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Simon Williams, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
Quote: Ramsay wants to incorporate more rotation into the squad this season — that’s why Lod started and Trapp came off the bench vs. Montreal — and Ramsay is looking ahead to the ramifications of the first international window from March 18-26.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2025
Other experts say the Treasury’s decision could have ramifications for national security.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
That government-wide directive caused confusion as to whether a response was required — and the possible ramifications of not answering.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Simon Williams, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
Quote: Ramsay wants to incorporate more rotation into the squad this season — that’s why Lod started and Trapp came off the bench vs. Montreal — and Ramsay is looking ahead to the ramifications of the first international window from March 18-26.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2025
Other experts say the Treasury’s decision could have ramifications for national security.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
That government-wide directive caused confusion as to whether a response was required — and the possible ramifications of not answering.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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The outcome in House District 40B could end Republicans' one-vote edge in the state House, returning the chamber to a rare 67-67 tie.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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The president didn’t rule it out as a potential outcome.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a way, Kelly is saying something even Democrats would agree with: elections have consequences.—
Ben Adler,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Often those predictions are loaded with a twist in their tail, leading to unintended consequences.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Clocks in most states leapt forward an hour this morning as Daylight Saving Time (DST) went into effect.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Financial market volatility soared last week as new tariffs for Canada, Mexico, and China went into effect, and investors reacted to a potential slowdown in the U.S. from growing economic uncertainty.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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