as a result

phrase

: because of something

He sprained his wrist and, as a result, he will not be playing in the tournament.

—often + of

As a result of the accident, he was out of work for three months.

Examples of as a result in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Falcons swapped one veteran quarterback for another as a result, releasing veteran Trevor Siemian and adding Cooper Rush. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

These companies are having difficulties negotiating crew transportation services as a result. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Tyler James Feehan shared memories of the 25-year-old who was killed on July 17 as a result of Iranian strikes on Jordan. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Some 400 noncitizens voted as a result, according to Sherrill. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for as a result

• adult
• consult
• exult
• insult
• occult
• catapult
• subadult
• cult