as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussion
Some conservative groups, such as the Heritage Foundation, have advocated outlawing pornography, a move that would hold significant repercussions for the industry.
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Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
And while the most obvious repercussion—an achy neck—may seem annoying but harmless, the reality can actually be more serious.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
The repercussion of this trade on the wild cheetah population and ecosystem is huge.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
This election will have far-reaching repercussions at the federal, state and local level.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
And while the most obvious repercussion—an achy neck—may seem annoying but harmless, the reality can actually be more serious.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
The repercussion of this trade on the wild cheetah population and ecosystem is huge.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
This election will have far-reaching repercussions at the federal, state and local level.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
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The passing of time is central to the grand effect of Say Nothing.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The full daytime rates would be in effect from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. each weekday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Such a test would be a sign of China’s weakening influence over Pyongyang and could spur Seoul to try to acquire nuclear weapons of its own—a position that both South Korea and the United States officially oppose but is gaining traction in Western policy circles.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Powell's comments are likely to be seen as a bid to maintain the Fed's long-standing independence from outside political influence, though whether such immunity actually exists in practice has sometimes been debated.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Imagine the impact: stricter policies on immigrant communities, weakened environmental laws, and an atmosphere that discourages the diversity California is known for.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The company highlighted the impact of its Reorganization plan, which resulted in a significant reduction in corporate personnel and functions to promote efficiency and local market accountability.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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