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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains
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as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
I am able to deduce several consequences from those premises
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Recent Examples of consequences
As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Anthropic settlement, authorial clout, and the psychological consequences of publishing a book.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising oil prices are one of the more immediate consequences of the war.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
As climate change drives hotter, drier, and more extreme weather, these microscopic threats are spreading farther and becoming more resilient — sometimes with deadly consequences.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The consequences of my father’s death were manifold.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Singh, however, argued that Jones was not coerced but fearful of the consequences.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Yes, but there are consequences for tapping in too early.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Anthropic settlement, authorial clout, and the psychological consequences of publishing a book.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising oil prices are one of the more immediate consequences of the war.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
As climate change drives hotter, drier, and more extreme weather, these microscopic threats are spreading farther and becoming more resilient — sometimes with deadly consequences.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The consequences of my father’s death were manifold.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Singh, however, argued that Jones was not coerced but fearful of the consequences.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Yes, but there are consequences for tapping in too early.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
Noun
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While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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For employees, those outcomes might include high engagement and performance; for customers, purchasing decisions; and for both, loyalty and advocacy (being willing to recommend working for or doing business with the organization).—
Marcus Buckingham,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Mar. 2026
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The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.—
Jenna Fryer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Emily Gregory, a first-time candidate and small business owner, defeated Republican Jon Maples in Tuesday’s special election for Florida House District 87, securing about 51% of the vote to Maples’s 49%, according to election results.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Frederiksen's Social Democrats received the most votes and were seen winning 38 seats in Denmark's 179-seat parliament, results published early Wednesday showed, compared with 50 seats four years earlier.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The form includes the deductions for tip income, overtime earnings, seniors and auto loan interest.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fifteen minutes later, the board reconvenes and compares conclusions before continuing the discussion.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Middlemen forms a trio with Mark McGurl’s The Program Era (2011), which examines the rise of MFAs, and Dan Sinykin’s Big Fiction (2023), which follows the effects of publishing’s conglomeration.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bill passed with bipartisan support, though some Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about its long-term effects.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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City officials said the pension board is an independent body, and its determinations are not affected by city disciplinary actions so the disability pension is not affected by his firing.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to look at whether such court reviews of the process, to get around the fact that the law specifically strips courts of their role in reviewing TPS determinations, are lawful.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Means called the hepatitis B vaccine important and lifesaving but said parents should make their own decisions with their doctors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Reporters also reviewed more than a dozen appeals court decisions related to how much of a presentment should be redacted before it is released to the public.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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