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

While consequences for Chavez’s legacy and Swalwell were swift, it took longer for Gonzales, who had already dropped his reelection bid, to resign.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Children are profoundly impacted by hunger, with consequences for mental health and development, among other things, extending far past childhood.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

A new study has found that some of the ocean's most powerful predators are running hotter than expected, and the consequences could be severe.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

“There is considerable uncertainty about the extent and persistence of the conflict, the ongoing consequences for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the extent of infrastructure damage” in the Gulf states, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It was a thought that would have consequences far beyond anything he could possibly have imagined.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin