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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains
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2
as in importance
the quality or state of being important
a mistake that was of no great consequence
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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
a junior executive who strutted around the office with all of the consequence of a peacock in pinstripes
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as in inference
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 consequence
Losing access to Facebook or Instagram can have real consequences for both individuals and businesses, making people more likely to fall for urgent security warnings.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Our hyper-individualized media future Pondering the longer-term consequences of these tools can be overwhelming.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The reality is that government services operate on a limited basis in a shutdown and can have unexpected consequences the longer a standoff goes on.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
While Mendoza's job is safe, for now, a majority of his staff faced consequences for the team's woes.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Our hyper-individualized media future Pondering the longer-term consequences of these tools can be overwhelming.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The reality is that government services operate on a limited basis in a shutdown and can have unexpected consequences the longer a standoff goes on.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
While Mendoza's job is safe, for now, a majority of his staff faced consequences for the team's woes.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequence
Noun
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That's the result of Republicans and Democrats failing to reach a deal to pass a stopgap funding bill.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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For best results and to keep your flannel looking great, follow the care instructions on the tag.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Opinion journalism, at its best, helps people think more deeply about issues of local importance.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the song’s undulating, fluid melodies, Kali and Mariah trade verses about the importance of loyalty in love, all while maintaining their own otherworldly vocals in the process.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The series follows the fictional Holliday, a former star whose arrogance burned every bridge.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Blenkin told Variety in September 2025 that his character's laughter comes from arrogance.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The tools promise to speed up iteration, standardize testing, unify training with on-robot inference, and help robots transfer skills more safely from simulation to the real world.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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That framing matters because inference is where AI collides with day-to-day usage.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The comedically top-heavy sausages, which can easily topple forwards into the dirt, temporarily take center stage as the baseball players gaze on in amusement from their dugouts, sometimes wagering on the outcome.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Historic Kansas City, in a statement last week, highlighted the Jeserich and Ward buildings’ significance.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many players found new homes via free agency, but outside of that, nothing of major significance happened.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But those cameras don’t fit in your pocket, which is why the iPhone has long been, and continues to be, the best camera for anyone who wants to move light, fast, and far—and the updates to the sensors reinforce its superiority.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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With over 600 DEXs now operating according to Grvt’s estimates, pure technological superiority or lower fees no longer guarantee success.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, states don't offer tax deductions for contributions made to taxable brokerage accounts.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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No tax on tips and overtime and the $6,000 bonus deduction for seniors have been well publicized, but there’s much more in the new law that can change your taxes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Consequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequence. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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