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
Retreat 11 months and Newcastle were scrambling to hit their PSR target and contemplating a 10-point deduction in the Premier League, the ramifications of which lingered with them.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
So there are a lot of ramifications here that the normal person doesn’t see.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
Then, when Zelensky suggested that the U.S. did not yet feel the ramifications of the Ukraine war because of geography, Trump raised his voice at the foreign leader.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Stern also pointed to attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts and their ramifications for disabled people, women and people of color.
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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Institutions should conduct systematic curriculum reviews that combine teaching technical AI skills with cultivating critical thinking about AI’s societal and ethical implications across disciplines, as is present at Arizona State University.—
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Brandon Lingle | The San Antonio Express-News | AP Trump’s decision to accept the gift has sparked fierce controversy over the legality, ethics and national security implications of what would be the largest foreign gift ever received by the U.S. government.—
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This outcome means that sprawling universes go well beyond the MCU.—
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The outcome was similar, with a judge ruling that intelligent design is not science, and that forcing teachers to give equal time to intelligent design as an alternative to Darwin’s theory would be unconstitutional.—
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Outside that anonymous act, the job is to report the truth, whatever the likely consequences.—
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An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
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But treatment, which typically involves medications to block the hormone testosterone, can have adverse effects on the brain and body.—
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What’s remarkable is that relatively small amounts can have significant effects.—
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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