Spillover

usgb/ˈspɪləʊvər/
noun

An unintended result or effect of an event or action.

There is considerable spillover of urban growth into the rural countryside.
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Unplanned Outcomes

Spillover shows results were not part of the original intention or plan.

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The company's new policy led to a spillover effect of increased employee morale.
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Wide Impact

Used when an action affects a larger area or more aspects than anticipated.

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The dam's construction had spillover effects on the surrounding ecosystems.
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