OUTCOME Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

outcome

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌkəm

Definition of outcome

as in result

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause one expected outcome of hard work is greater success

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Recent Examples of outcome The history of technological change suggests capabilities alone rarely determine employment outcomes. — Adam Schickling, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 In many cases, this public verdict determines the reputational outcome long before the court delivers its judgment. — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The idea here is to prevent affiliates from aggressively taking positions based on their expectations for how an outcome will resolve, though the CFTC acknowledges that affiliates can still end up with directional risk as prices move. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Young did not go into detail about what was said but was pleased with the outcome. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outcome

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Doctors drew Kabita’s blood to check her hemoglobin levels, then handed the results to the women.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Since the completion of this study, city staff has been implementing the results.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of result

Noun

Their resultant study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters documents one of the rarest cosmic occurrences on record, while also raising new questions about what’s possible during a supernova explosion.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
These occur when white dwarfs overfeed on companions and are completely destroyed by the resultant explosion.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of resultant

Noun

This frantic race risks sacrificing AI safety, cutting corners, and increasing risk tolerance, potentially leading to more severe consequences than intended.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The influencer had amassed 50,000 followers, but not by respecting the boundaries of personal space — let alone the legal consequences of non-consensual filming inside a changing room.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

This can stem from improper product layering, barrier disruption, over-cleansing, and more.

— Brianna Peters, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
The new, 115,000 square-foot store is expected to employ around 450 people and will sell a variety of food, including produce, baked goods, deli products and will offer a selection of wine and beer.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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