corollaries

noun

plural of corollary
1
as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause one corollary of the rise of television was a massive makeover of radio's programming

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2
as in accompaniments
something that is found along with something else increased taxes—or expanding deficits—are the inevitable corollary to any new government spending program

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Recent Examples of corollaries Throughout the series, Lennertz and Bowen were concerned with finding a musical language for the characters, and often tried to find corollaries in their instrumentation for the actors’ gestures and expressions. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corollaries
  1. outcomes
  2. accompaniments
  3. consequences
  4. results
  5. effects
  6. products
Noun
  • Mora said that Palantir’s performance reflects the success of its AI strategy, which focuses on delivering the right infrastructure to customers and ensuring better outcomes.
    — , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Cases where a patient is malnourished are challenging, because research has shown putting in a feeding tube or giving them appetite stimulants doesn’t improve their outcomes, Lee said.
    — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • While many people associate satay with Indonesia, versions of the dish are also enjoyed across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and other parts of the region, each with its own marinades, seasonings and accompaniments.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game?
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of accompaniments
Noun
  • The family is split for good — the consequences on people are just enormous.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cohen draws a sharper line than the women do about the consequences of that bargain.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • After making structural changes over the past several months, Speraw says USA Volleyball is already beginning to see encouraging competitive results, particularly on the men's side.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Prior to the call, Starz reported a mixed set of financial results for the second quarter.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • The authors called the safety profile acceptable while noting more work will be done to hone the vaccine's safety-efficacy balance — vaccines often have a tradeoff of more side-effects with a higher dose for a stronger efficacy.
    — Joseph Kim, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The letter was sent several days after the NPS released a preliminary assessment that found the arch could have significant adverse effects on the historic structures around it.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Brent crude averaged almost $97 a barrel during the quarter; Aramco captured an additional premium of nearly $11 a barrel by boosting exports of higher-margin refined products, such as diesel and jet fuel.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of products

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