consequences

British  

/ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz /

plural noun

1. (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

“It’s bad policy and it’s going to have bad consequences across California,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

However, transfers can have unintended consequences, including Medicaid penalties and tax implications, so make sure you seek out legal counsel before you make any sudden moves.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

New research in mice suggests that gut microbes and the compounds they produce may play a surprising role in protecting against some of the condition's most serious consequences, including heart disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

When the Strait of Hormuz was closed in March, there were dire warnings of global economic consequences if it was still closed by June.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“But no one escapes the consequences of their errors, and your father has made many. It started when he married that woman.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat