as in effects
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussions
Officials said taking away the licenses could have drastic repercussions for countless industries that rely on commercial drivers and worsen the serious shortage of bus drivers currently impacting New York’s schoolchildren and their families.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
In what was framed as a protest against the report’s feared repercussions on the freedom of the press, the United States and the United Kingdom withdrew from UNESCO in 1984 and 1985.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
He was subsequently fired from the WWE and faced additional repercussions in his personal and professional life.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Who knows what the repercussions of doing that.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
The people of our state are not done, and there will be repercussions to this decision.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
But sometimes there are social repercussions to not attending.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Others still were energized by the global repercussions of the Russian Revolution.
—Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Birol warned that not reopening the waterway within weeks could compound the repercussions for global energy supplies.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
In what was framed as a protest against the report’s feared repercussions on the freedom of the press, the United States and the United Kingdom withdrew from UNESCO in 1984 and 1985.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
He was subsequently fired from the WWE and faced additional repercussions in his personal and professional life.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Who knows what the repercussions of doing that.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
The people of our state are not done, and there will be repercussions to this decision.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
But sometimes there are social repercussions to not attending.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Others still were energized by the global repercussions of the Russian Revolution.
—Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Birol warned that not reopening the waterway within weeks could compound the repercussions for global energy supplies.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Also, women who are pregnant and their fetuses, children, older adults and people living with chronic conditions, especially heart and lung disease, may be physically more susceptible to the health impacts of air pollution than other adults, according to the American Lung Association.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, the helicopters have drawn more and more complaints about high operating costs and the potential health impacts from noise pollution.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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That means influences of sugar-producing countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Repercussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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