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

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ramifications

And how the case plays out could have ramifications far beyond sports contests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

"Any change in the AI trade will have big ramifications for US indices," she warned.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

After the defeat at Lord's, they replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mike Hesson and dropped seven players from the squad - the ramifications of which look set to continue back at home.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Whatever you get into next, make sure you understand it and think through all the ramifications for the period of time you’re locked into it.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

If you stop to consider the ramifications, you’ll never do anything.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah