as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussion
Geopolitical consequences Maria Jose (Majo) Valverde, biodiversity and sustainability analyst at Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, said U.S. support for deep-sea mining could have profound geopolitical repercussions.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 May 2025
But when their respective high-school-age children — bullied son Si-ho (Kim Jung-chul) and the book-smart daughter Hye-yoon (Hong Ye-ji) – get embroiled into a case that could have repercussions for all involved, ethics and principles crash into parental denials and coverups.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
But of course, the actual conclave has real-life repercussions for the future of one of the largest and most influential religious institutions in the world.
—James Factora, Them., 7 May 2025
That trade war has huge repercussions for both economies.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
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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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Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.—
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Launched as a series of limited-edition releases, the Founder’s Collection serves as a creative playground —a place where traditional Kentucky bourbon meets unexpected influences from around the world.—
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If the case is appealed to a circuit court of appeals, that could broaden the impact because circuits span multiple states.—
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Is Son Heung-min sharp enough to start on the left wing and make a decisive impact?—
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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