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
It can’t be overstated what a victory this is for her, or the ramifications for other artists.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Long-lasting consequences Substantial drops in delinquent student borrowers' credit scores will have long-lasting ramifications for those affected, including lower credit limits, higher interest rates for new loans and limited access to credit in general, according to experts.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 29 May 2025
The presence of that measly minus sign has enormous ramifications.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Long-lasting consequences Substantial drops in delinquent student borrowers' credit scores will have long-lasting ramifications for those affected, including lower credit limits, higher interest rates for new loans and limited access to credit in general, according to experts.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 29 May 2025
The presence of that measly minus sign has enormous ramifications.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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The implication that the media tends to portray is that the AI was somehow fully autonomous.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The group argued that allowing Oak Flat, a place where the Apache have worshiped for generations, to be destroyed would have significant religious freedom implications.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
Noun
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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For decades, residential development has occurred to the east and west despite the significant adverse health consequences for neighbors.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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With climate change, storms are becoming bigger and wetter and are bringing large amounts of rain to inland areas, often with deadly consequences.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The alert is in effect until 4:45 p.m. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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The alert is in effect until 4:45 p.m. The storms are packing penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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