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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
The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.
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Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Medical research has historically treated the female body as a deviation from a male baseline, leaving critical gaps in understanding that have real-world consequences.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Of course, this guy reads every single online comment while complaining about the consequences of his actions.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 May 2026
The decision for America to wage war is far too important, and the consequences too great, for the executive to wield so much power, often unchecked by Congress.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
Its strategies, though, have come with consequences.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Suspending gas taxes could have unintended consequences, De Haan added.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Kudrow created a character who always did her best, never gave up and suffered the consequences.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Medical research has historically treated the female body as a deviation from a male baseline, leaving critical gaps in understanding that have real-world consequences.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Of course, this guy reads every single online comment while complaining about the consequences of his actions.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 May 2026
The decision for America to wage war is far too important, and the consequences too great, for the executive to wield so much power, often unchecked by Congress.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
Its strategies, though, have come with consequences.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Suspending gas taxes could have unintended consequences, De Haan added.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Kudrow created a character who always did her best, never gave up and suffered the consequences.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, as team sources told The Athletic, those results weren’t good enough.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The sample was just six young men, so results may vary, but the underlying biology is well-established.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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There is arguably no issue that unifies the online gambling community more than repealing a new tax rule capping gambling deductions to 90% of losses.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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In other words, these deductions can be significant, particularly for recipients whose Social Security benefits are already modest.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In fact, the study, published in Innovation in Aging, concluded that the artsy group appeared to age as much as 4 percent slower than their counterparts, with similar effects to those of a weekly workout.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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However, for people who use nicotine in any form, including pouches, the effects often lead to physical dependence and the need for increasing doses.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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Gaff ultimately admitted to his crimes in open court and provided details consistent with the determinations of police investigations, according to police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 3rd House of Communication, illuminating messages, conversations, errands, and daily decisions with unusual clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Presidential records are essential for the transfer of power between Administrations and helping lawmakers understand how past decisions were made.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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