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
Like others, the commission is concerned about the privacy ramifications of a buyer using 23andMe data for purposes outside of personal genetic testing and discovery.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
To give a sense of the ramifications, by February 19 — just a month after Trump was inaugurated and announced a suspension of USAID funding — more than 320 health facilities had shuttered.
—Khwaga Ghani, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
From his disruptive reimagining of the sprawling federal bureaucracy to his recent tariffs on foreign cars and U.S. allies, the president’s economic policies carry significant ramifications for the federal balance sheet that even the nation’s budget scorekeepers cannot yet tabulate.
—Tony Romm, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
While the White House claims this information is not classified — and most intel experts find that hard to believe — the use of the texting app Signal added major national security ramifications.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
To give a sense of the ramifications, by February 19 — just a month after Trump was inaugurated and announced a suspension of USAID funding — more than 320 health facilities had shuttered.
—Khwaga Ghani, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
From his disruptive reimagining of the sprawling federal bureaucracy to his recent tariffs on foreign cars and U.S. allies, the president’s economic policies carry significant ramifications for the federal balance sheet that even the nation’s budget scorekeepers cannot yet tabulate.
—Tony Romm, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
While the White House claims this information is not classified — and most intel experts find that hard to believe — the use of the texting app Signal added major national security ramifications.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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But opponents of the bill have concerns about the implications of baby boxes for mother and child.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The issue at left tackle remains with or without Smith, and the massive implications of that issue do too.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 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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Regardless of whether Tennessee looks back on this as a smart decision—on and off the field—in the future, one thing is for sure: the outcome of this situation will have a profound impact on contractual relationships between athletes and programs going forward.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
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 22 Apr. 2025.
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