result in
phrasal verb
resulted in; resulting in; results in
: to cause (something) to happen
The disease resulted in his death.
: to produce (something) as a result
The trial resulted in an acquittal.
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The back-and-forth will result in at least a short government shutdown; funding for large swaths of the government expires on Saturday and the House likely won’t approve it until Monday at the earliest.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Their love affair was short lived, however, and the two engaged in a huge beef that resulted in Nicki releasing Big Foot which poked fun about Megan’s size and the fellow rapper’s shooting injury.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Their love affair was short lived, however, and the two engaged in a huge beef that resulted in Nicki releasing Big Foot which poked fun about Megan’s size and the fellow rapper’s shooting injury.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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