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as in result
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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as in accompaniment
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 corollary
Cut to 1904, and President Teddy Roosevelt brandishing his big stick, proclaiming his own corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.
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Mo Rocca, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The process of finding a musical corollary for one of the darkest periods in human history while also celebrating the resilience of those who resisted was a transforming one for Tyler, who underwent one of the most intense personal struggles of his life while writing the score.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2025
The corollary to this problem is favorable forum shopping.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
The start and stops of working the post in basketball, using his body, taking advantage of his reach and size, has a direct corollary in rushing the passer.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Mo Rocca, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The process of finding a musical corollary for one of the darkest periods in human history while also celebrating the resilience of those who resisted was a transforming one for Tyler, who underwent one of the most intense personal struggles of his life while writing the score.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2025
The corollary to this problem is favorable forum shopping.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
The start and stops of working the post in basketball, using his body, taking advantage of his reach and size, has a direct corollary in rushing the passer.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corollary
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Initial results have been modestly encouraging; interviews with world leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made news and garnered millions of views across The Economist’s social channels, as well as being available in its own app.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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As Sammy discovers his passion for filmmaking and struggles to cope with his parents' marital issues, Williams' musical accompaniment — which earned him yet another Oscar nomination — only enhances his emotional journey.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ulla Johnson‘s show notes on Friday got a fragrant accompaniment.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The case, along with two others, has been selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could affect how thousands of similar lawsuits play out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rodriguez was the first of more than 1,500 individuals to file a civil case against the social media platforms; her suit’s outcome could depend in part on how the jury in Kaley’s suit decides.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The resultant mergers seem to be five times more likely to be found in quasars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Disruption and pain resultant from competition could lead to growth in order to weather the competition.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition, health insurers have to assess the consequences for their own profitability, Mattie said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Safety briefings are being held this week with Officer Lattin and school administrators on appropriate technology use and the legal consequences of creating or possessing explicit images, including those generated by AI.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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And when policy changes happen, car companies need time to figure out their plans for future products.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Corollary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corollary. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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