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ramifications

NOUN

consequence, development

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complication consequence upshot

STRONG

bifurcation branch branching breaking divarication division excrescence extension forking offshoot outgrowth partition radiation result sequel subdivision

WEAK

subdividing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cause origin source

STRONG

juncture union unity whole

Example Sentences

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That has major ramifications for the American working class.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Barron’s convened an all-star panel of energy experts on May 8 to discuss the ramifications for the global economy and investors.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Feinzig, who represented the couple targeted by Uthmeier, told me she worries that their particular circumstances may obscure the broader ramifications of the attorney general’s arguments.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The often-combative hearing also discussed the international economic ramifications of the war such as the rise in global oil prices, and its knock-on impacts for the price of other goods.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

At first, Joaquin had worried about the potential ramifications of having a fighter in the family, but the dad had been really nice.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway