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knock-on effect

[nok-on, -awn] / ˈnɒkˈɒn, -ˈɔn /
NOUN
domino effect
Synonyms
WEAK
causal sequence cause and effect chain of events contagion effect domino theory knock-on ripple effect slippery slope
NOUN
ripple effect
Synonyms
WEAK
causal sequence contagion effect dispersion dissemination domino effect overspreading slippery slope sprawl

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Tigers eat grazing animals in the forest, which has the knock-on effect of allowing mangroves to grow and thus help protect coastlines from erosion and storms.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Pressures on family finances are having a knock-on effect on hospitality.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“It’s not just the fridge. It’s the whole knock-on effect too.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

One big knock-on effect is an increase in interest rates, which usually rise in tandem with oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

“That will have some knock-on effect on cargo volume if this goes on for very much longer,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026