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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 consequences showed up in Ohtani’s first at-bat.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
In Season 2, after their journey through the multiverse, Fionna and Cake tackle new adventures while Huntress Wizard embarks on a desperate quest with fatal consequences.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
The consequences are starting to take hold right now.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Instead of hearing that Bullmer, who the audience find out was the culprit all along, faces consequences off-screen, the movie kills him in the climax.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The consequences of getting it wrong are exponentially greater than with social media.
—Sean Evins, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The Crystals are hardly alone in wrestling with the unintended consequences of a supersize inheritance.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia, told that the fallout will likely have long-term consequences.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
In Season 2, after their journey through the multiverse, Fionna and Cake tackle new adventures while Huntress Wizard embarks on a desperate quest with fatal consequences.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
The consequences are starting to take hold right now.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Instead of hearing that Bullmer, who the audience find out was the culprit all along, faces consequences off-screen, the movie kills him in the climax.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The consequences of getting it wrong are exponentially greater than with social media.
—Sean Evins, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The Crystals are hardly alone in wrestling with the unintended consequences of a supersize inheritance.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia, told that the fallout will likely have long-term consequences.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
Noun
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Modern leadership means championing both business and human outcomes.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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And that is about it, the same mechanism but with two different outcomes.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Such controls could become especially valuable given that, unlike the inferences tech platforms have been able to draw about users based on their online behavior, users tell AI chatbots personal things about themselves directly.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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These sections have some interesting inferences on how AI functions based on its programming and training material.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Efforts to control the weather are being made, largely by states and local governments seeking to combat droughts, but the results are modest and highly localized.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their results, published on Tuesday, show that more than two-thirds of the products contain more lead in a single serving than CR's experts say is safe to consume in an entire day.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The brackets reflect gross household income, and the percentages show how much net pay will rise under the new law, reflecting all of its tax-rate cuts, deductions and credits.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Your ability to claim some deductions, like medical expenses, depends a great deal on your AGI.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though later criticized for its methodology and sweeping conclusions, its shadow lingers.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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Investigators detailed those conclusions in a lengthy memo last month recommending that the office not move forward in charging Comey, according to sources familiar with the memo's contents.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, Samuel had just four catches for 15 yards and may have been still feeling the effects of his lingering heel injury.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Students affected on two separate days Altman said students on two separate days last week ingested THC gummies and were either unable to function and removed from school or hospitalized due to the drugs’ effects.—
Brenda Ordonez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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States have reached conflicting determinations about whether and when those students ought to be recognized as employees and, if so, have the opportunity to unionize.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The White House has denied there will be any changes to disability determinations processes for certain Social Security welfare benefits.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Other crypto products and other companies investing in the venture have also contributed to his net worth with his share ultimately adding up to $123 million.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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Louisiana Fish Fry, the makers behind many delicious Cajun and Creole cooking products, just announced the launch of a new Dark Roux Gumbo Base, creating a premium, yet quick and convenient, solution for home chefs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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