1
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
The experience has also underscored the importance of social media in Nepal, as well as the consequences of government attempts to control the flow of online information.
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Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.
—Richard Hall, Time, 14 Sep. 2025
Even well-meaning regulation can have soul-destroying and industry-crushing consequences.
—David Doty, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Public figures, academics and everyday business owners have faced consequences for comments and social media posts that contained celebrations or other musings that attracted swift condemnation.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s assassin, as well as anyone else who engages in barbaric acts, should be condemned, face the ultimate legal consequences for their actions and be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
The public often does not see the danger because the consequences are hidden in the future.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.
—Richard Hall, Time, 14 Sep. 2025
Even well-meaning regulation can have soul-destroying and industry-crushing consequences.
—David Doty, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Public figures, academics and everyday business owners have faced consequences for comments and social media posts that contained celebrations or other musings that attracted swift condemnation.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s assassin, as well as anyone else who engages in barbaric acts, should be condemned, face the ultimate legal consequences for their actions and be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
The public often does not see the danger because the consequences are hidden in the future.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
Noun
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Boston’s ongoing inability to capitalize on such opportunities ensured fairly uneventful outcomes, though.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why our emotions shape financial outcomes Behavioral finance has shown for decades that the greatest risk to long-term success is often our own behavior.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In essence, the court approved of what amounted to the INS’s reliance on racial profiling to seize entire workforces without individualized objective facts and rational inferences normally required under the Fourth Amendment for seizures of a person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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How reliable are the insights, inferences and actions?—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These are results from benchmarks using Redis and Valkey.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Workers typically pay for their health insurance premiums through paycheck deductions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are some of the options American expats have, including deductions, credits, and exclusions.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite the promise, researchers caution against early conclusions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Plus-size segment remains underserved by apparel market Mallorie Dunn, a professor of fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and owner of SmartGlamour, a clothing line that offers the smallest and largest sizes, worries about the apparel retail market rushing to conclusions.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s not fully fleshed out, but a parallel could be made to the effects of anxiety and trauma, and the unhealthy coping mechanisms that accompany them.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Research on its gut health effects is mixed.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Attorneys for the government have said the secretary's clear and broad authority to make determinations related to the TPS program are not subject to judicial review.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company has also found other ways to extend the life of its products.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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