Synonyms

consequences

British

/ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz /

plural noun

(functioning as singular) a game in which each player writes down a part of a story, folds over the paper, and passes it on to another player who continues the story. After several stages, the resulting (nonsensical) stories are read out

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Example Sentences

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"Obesity is a complex, chronic disease with serious health consequences. These medicines are highly effective and are helping many people," Ariaee says.

From Science Daily

In the past, big supply outages—or even the threat of them—have led to a surge in oil prices that stoked inflation and rippled throughout the world economy with far-reaching consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability."

From BBC

Unfortunately, as amusing as this is on a certain level, it will have real-world consequences that could take decades to repair and cause millions of needless deaths.

From Salon

Iran's leaders will now be calculating how to ride out the war, how to survive and how to manage its consequences.

From BBC

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