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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
Some health consequences might not become apparent for years—and anecdotal evidence is rife with confounding factors.
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Colorado legislators have put our state’s anti-discrimination law on a collision course with Title IX, the federal law that guarantees women and girls an equal opportunity to compete in sports, and female student athletes are paying the consequences.
—Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
As a result, pet owners often face no enforcement consequences for their failure to license.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Tehran warned the consequences of such attacks will stretch beyond the region.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
This ambivalent speech is contrasted with the severe consequences of AI when Steyerl interviews an Iraqi journalist who was the subject of a drone attack, along with two colleagues who did not survive.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
These scenarios demonstrate that failures in trust can have direct physical consequences, including accidents and threats to human safety.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
An advisor who violates their fiduciary responsibility can be subject to fairly serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, civil liabilities and criminal charges, Lo said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
But that would amount to a massive escalation and a huge loss of life that would have catastrophic consequences for both the Iranian people and his own presidency.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Colorado legislators have put our state’s anti-discrimination law on a collision course with Title IX, the federal law that guarantees women and girls an equal opportunity to compete in sports, and female student athletes are paying the consequences.
—Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
As a result, pet owners often face no enforcement consequences for their failure to license.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Tehran warned the consequences of such attacks will stretch beyond the region.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
This ambivalent speech is contrasted with the severe consequences of AI when Steyerl interviews an Iraqi journalist who was the subject of a drone attack, along with two colleagues who did not survive.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
These scenarios demonstrate that failures in trust can have direct physical consequences, including accidents and threats to human safety.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
An advisor who violates their fiduciary responsibility can be subject to fairly serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, civil liabilities and criminal charges, Lo said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
But that would amount to a massive escalation and a huge loss of life that would have catastrophic consequences for both the Iranian people and his own presidency.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
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Prediction markets allow users to bet on a wide range of real world outcomes, including geopolitical developments with seismic implications.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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Four of those federal cases were chosen as bellwether cases, meaning their outcomes are meant to help guide how all the other cases in federal court in Chicago might proceed, and/or how to settle those cases.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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So the astronauts' narration will go a long way for NASA's science team to make inferences about these lunar features.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their terms will begin later this month after election results are certified by local election boards.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Additional tax deductions for the self-employed include any insurance needed to cover their business, and some retirement plan options.—
Annette Nellen,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Individual taxpayers eligible for all three deductions could have a total tax break of $23,750, while married couples may see a total of $46,700, according to the CEA.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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And Spandrel’s tower isn’t the only building seeing the effects of low vacancy rates.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, Polis directed OEDIT and state agencies to analyze the effects of tariffs across key industries, finding widespread cost increases, planning challenges, and market disruptions for Colorado businesses.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the bill mandates that states reduce their payment error rates — which measure the accuracy of eligibility and payment determinations — or face millions in penalties.—
Nicole Santa Cruz,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, after facing opposition, the bill was amended so that any disciplinary decisions would be handled at the local school level.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gentry was involved in the evaluation and decisions around bank mergers for the company.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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