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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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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

One journalist - we are calling him Armin - who spoke to our Tehran colleague told of how just reporting the facts of the war was enough to be arrested, with potentially fatal ramifications.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The U.S. stock market has been relatively sanguine about the fallout from these shortages, but economists caution it could take a bit of time until the full ramifications are seen in the economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Several current and former firefighters told The Times that it’s often easier to keep their mouths shut than deal with the ramifications of speaking up.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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