consequences

noun

plural of consequence
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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2
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 mere possibility of losing its critical space assets in a surprise attack could push the United States to use its forces early or to delegate launch authority in ways that raise the risk of an accident, to avoid the devastating consequences. — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 The games present overly simplified worlds devoid of civilians, children, and animals, and there are no lasting consequences for players’ decisions. — Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 In retail and manufacturing, the consequences are often more tangible and more costly. — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 There have been real-world consequences to the trend of AI slop making the jump from online into the real world. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Lack of self-efficacy Lahey explains that kids who never have to deal with the consequences of their actions end up feeling a lack of self-efficacy. — Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 It was accepted in medical worlds of the time that concussion had lasting and serious consequences. — Emily Harrison, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026 Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Gayaldo warned that a finding of noncompliance could have consequences beyond that single project. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
  1. outcomes
  2. inferences
  3. results
  4. deductions
  5. effects
  6. conclusions
  7. determinations
  8. decisions
Noun
  • Yet relatively few families—in Asia or elsewhere—report outcomes, or how things changed because of what an organizatrion did.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The questions districts should be asking when crafting their guidelines should focus on how AI can play a role in learning outcomes, said Chris Agnew, director of the Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford University.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Every industry needs people who can look at data, draw inferences from it, and act upon it.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Told in alternating POVs between a sorceress, a woman knight and a serving girl, this is a fever dream of a fantasy novel with plenty of room for readers to make their own inferences about what’s really going on.
    — S.M. Hallow, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inferences
Noun
  • But as this example illustrates, interpreting the benchmark scores can be technically complex, presenting a challenge for companies that want to show off the results to the public in a digestible format.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The results matter because the coatings are central to TRISO’s ability to contain radioactive material during reactor operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • This status also serves as a crucial fundraising tool, as donations from alumni and others become eligible for tax deductions.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Sami claimed deductions totaling about $98,000 over three years as charitable and marketing expenses.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deductions
Noun
  • Diesel also faces higher seasonal demand that is compounding the effects of the supply shortages.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • They’re often made for their biological effects, serving as distress signals or to ward off pests and predators.
    — Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • Does this first narrative feature from accomplished documentarian Lance Oppenheim draw new conclusions?
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The majority presented its ruling, which rejected the conclusions of two lower courts, as interim and limited.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • The conference said its rule would apply independently of the status of NCAA eligibility determinations.
    — Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That includes making initial determinations about compliance with the injunction, as Nexstar wants, or if those ruling should still be left to the judge, Troy Nunley, as the state AGs and DirecTV want.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of determinations
Noun
  • The latest court decisions, however, have focused on whether Shirilla's postconviction petition was filed on time rather than the merits of those arguments.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • These decisions are not siloed within a sustainability team but are made the responsibility of commercial, sourcing, finance, and operations leaders.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of decisions

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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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