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
As policy experts continue to debate the ethical and legal ramifications of the weekend raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Americans may be worried about the effects to their own pocketbooks.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Las Vegas — Nvidia just provided a closer look at its new computing platform for AI data centers, Vera Rubin, a release that could have major ramifications for the future of AI given the industry’s massive reliance on the company’s tech.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
And this will have broad ramifications across Latin America, not least for Venezuela itself.
—Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
And this will have broad ramifications across Latin America, not least for Venezuela itself.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
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That question may be understandable and its implications concerning.—
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The implication is that this music transcends time and place, uniting art forms and cultures throughout history.—
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.—
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Participation and learning outcomes must first be approved by a licensed educator.—
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The tense music and security cam footage seem to suggest this isn’t over, that Cooper could face consequences for hurting the guy.—
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Now there is hard evidence this all is getting very real, with consequences for everyone who pays an electric bill.—
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The existing program was implemented in 2024 and is in effect for two years.—
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As well as testing the various systems on board, the crew will be test subjects themselves, helping Nasa understand the effects that space travel has on their cognition, sleep, stress, immune responses and cardiovascular health.—
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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