REPERCUSSION Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

repercussion

noun

ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən

Definition of repercussion

as in effect

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 repercussion Ukraine war reverberates globally The war has had global repercussions for fuel, fertilizer and grain shipments — and for geopolitics, widening divisions between Russia and the West. — Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 But despite years of diplomatic efforts there is no sign of a breakthrough in ending a war that has had repercussions for the global food and energy supply, as well as severely straining relations between Russia and Western countries. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 Looking to the future As polar ice disappears and sea levels continue to rise, concerns over the continuing and worsening repercussions of climate change continue to grow. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026 South Miami has not signed a 287(g) agreement, and Fernandez said the city has not faced repercussions for that decision. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repercussion

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Noun

The result gives researchers a different way to examine anomalous Hall effects.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Some meteorologists are predicting a more mild early winter season due to the effects of El Nino, which could have an impact on this year’s flu season, Wu said.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of effect

Noun

The traditional Pueblo architecture has touches of Native American and Western influences, along with European and Mexican motifs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Scotlandville will no longer be represented by a native son, someone who people believed instinctively understood their challenges and offered a direct line to power and influence in the nation’s capital.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of influence

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At Duke University, meanwhile, the Neuroartifact project is using neuroscience and AI to better understand the cognitive impact of archaeological artifacts.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
Executives from French media and entertainment group Mediawan Group, whose production banner portfolio includes Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, were among the people on stage getting quizzed about the impact of mega-mergers.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

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