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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
If they are found guilty, the consequences can be serious.
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Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson’s satirical body horror saga about the production of a drug that increases physical attractiveness with deadly consequences takes place in the rarified worlds of high fashion in a world that’s somehow even more image obsessed than our own.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
As Dante repeatedly returns to the deli hoping to earn recognition, his pursuit of status spirals into consequences that force him to confront the meaning of responsibility and adulthood.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
In Romania, Tate rarely seemed to face consequences for his actions.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
But rather than provide a point of education or allow the severe consequences of Sorsby’s actions to have an impact, the judge has offered, fittingly, an end-around.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Supporting the Myers family came with consequences.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The recall notice, also posted to the FDA website, says FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples and using those products might have deadly consequences.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
If the goal of pardons is to allow supporters, political allies, or family members and friends to walk away from the consequences of their actions, conditional pardons will not be adopted.
—Robert Radick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson’s satirical body horror saga about the production of a drug that increases physical attractiveness with deadly consequences takes place in the rarified worlds of high fashion in a world that’s somehow even more image obsessed than our own.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
As Dante repeatedly returns to the deli hoping to earn recognition, his pursuit of status spirals into consequences that force him to confront the meaning of responsibility and adulthood.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
In Romania, Tate rarely seemed to face consequences for his actions.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
But rather than provide a point of education or allow the severe consequences of Sorsby’s actions to have an impact, the judge has offered, fittingly, an end-around.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Supporting the Myers family came with consequences.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The recall notice, also posted to the FDA website, says FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples and using those products might have deadly consequences.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
If the goal of pardons is to allow supporters, political allies, or family members and friends to walk away from the consequences of their actions, conditional pardons will not be adopted.
—Robert Radick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
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Early diagnosis often leads to simpler, less expensive treatment and better health outcomes for the pet.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In its request for proposals, the city said expected outcomes include optimizing vehicle and pedestrian circulation, improving signage, enhancing streetscape design, incorporating environmental sustainability and improving safety.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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But my conclusions about these impacts rest on plausible inferences from what researchers know more generally about cognitive psychology.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Certain lower-risk administrative technologies are expressly excluded, including spreadsheets requiring human analysis, workflow management and routing tools, and systems that simply organize or summarize information without generating predictions or inferences.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Newsom's office said the governor does not administer elections, count ballots, or certify results.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The proposal, on the ballot as Measure ER, had gained traction since election night, when results showed the tax had failed to gain a majority of support among early voters.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Getting statutory deductions right from day one, managing employment contracts and keeping up to code with labor law changes across jurisdictions will require meaningfully different frameworks.—
Alex Daruty,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But Miller noted that the Bluebook's footnote does not mention charitable deductions for trusts and estates.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Researchers also observed an initial increase in disciplinary incidents and a temporary decline in student well-being as schools adjusted to the new rules, though those effects eased over time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Whatever conclusions investigators might reach, the loss of at least 50 souls, and the wounding of dozens more innocents, is an unbearable blow for any community.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Responding to the federal department’s report Wednesday, a UC Davis spokesperson said the school was disappointed by its conclusions.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Admissibility determinations are made on a case-by-case basis using law enforcement, national security, and immigration information available at the time of inspection.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Despite the immense power of these evaluations, judges, attorneys and researchers have spent decades questioning the validity of psychologists’ determinations in custody disputes.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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For a franchise that faces so many difficult decisions this offseason, renewing his contract should have been the easiest one.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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And in knowing that each such individual connection animates the memorial’s purpose and meaning in a way that can get lost amid the momentous testimony to the consequences of decisions and actions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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