Synonyms

flow-on

British

adjective

an Austral and NZ variant of knock-on

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flow-on

This trajectory has some scary flow-on effects, experts warn.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

"I just want to tell you that there are no easy solutions," he told the media, warning of huge flow-on effects for the economy.

From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025

"No reopening boosts have faded as quickly as in China," said the analysts, headed by economist Hui Shan, citing the property downturn and its flow-on effects as the main reason.

From Reuters ● Jun. 19, 2023

So if you’re lost an echidna from a particular habitat, that would have bad flow-on effects for that environment.

From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2023

As the mother of Harry, I am begging you to think of the flow-on effect your actions have on the vulnerable.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 9, 2020

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