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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 ramifications
Getting Ready to Live Independently Natalia was nervous about the ramifications of leaving the family.
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Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Let’s take a reflective moment and consider the ramifications of this momentous advancement in AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
What are the ramifications beyond Europe?
—David Phelan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Sunday’s contest in Dallas has playoff-seeding ramifications for the 11-5 Commanders.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
This overtime thriller had playoff ramifications on both the East and West Coasts.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Though players and coaches are going to give their full effort each week, the ramifications of Sunday’s win can’t be ignored.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The on-field ramifications for Colorado were important.
—Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Game over Aside from the ramifications for social media firms, the new laws also include curbs on gaming for under-18s, designed to prevent addiction.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Let’s take a reflective moment and consider the ramifications of this momentous advancement in AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
What are the ramifications beyond Europe?
—David Phelan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Sunday’s contest in Dallas has playoff-seeding ramifications for the 11-5 Commanders.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
This overtime thriller had playoff ramifications on both the East and West Coasts.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Though players and coaches are going to give their full effort each week, the ramifications of Sunday’s win can’t be ignored.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The on-field ramifications for Colorado were important.
—Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Game over Aside from the ramifications for social media firms, the new laws also include curbs on gaming for under-18s, designed to prevent addiction.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
Noun
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Republished on March 13 with stark new analysis on Apple’s AI setback, with further implications for on-device tracking warnings affecting Android users.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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These findings have practical implications for decision-making.—
Olga Megorskaya,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, these controls can help prevent the inadvertent sharing of information with third parties, which can also have serious consequences.—
Chris Novak,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Working Long Days Can Be Risky Impaired performance due to long shifts can have disastrous consequences.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Transform Through Results Identify where AI can help your employees achieve better outcomes.—
Adam Bujak,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best way to overcome this skepticism is to speak their language and tie coaching outcomes to measurable business metrics like team productivity, retention rates and innovation cycles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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