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

McDaniel is aware of the potential ramifications despite Harbaugh publicly supporting him, saying calls for his firing “comes with the territory.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

The ramifications of this defeat could stretch beyond the disappointment of a cold Tuesday night in Glasgow.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

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

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