Synonyms of outcome

outcome

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

as in result

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

one expected outcome of hard work is greater success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product
• effect
• aftermath
• matter of course
• fate
• upshot
• development
• sequel
• conclusion
• implication
• fruit
• issue
• sequence
• corollary
• aftereffect
• precipitate
• child
• outgrowth
• backwash
• ramification
• denouement
• repercussion
• fallout
• side effect
• by-product
• echo
• afterglow
• aftershock
• blowback
• afterclap
• ripple
• offshoot
• spin-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cause
• reason
• consideration
• factor
• occasion
• basis
• base
• causation
• antecedent
• ground
• foundation
• determinant
• source
• stimulus
• incentive
• mother
• origin
• inspiration
• spring
• groundwork
• root
• impetus
• instigation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outcome

But there is no way around them, regardless of the outcome of October’s election in Israel. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

When it was passed, Democrats believed that adding tens of billions of dollars in new funding to public education would dramatically improve the outcomes of Maryland’s kids. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026

Rusche said the outcome of November’s governor and legislative races will play a major role in whether Democrats can win back federal power. — Kevin Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

The Herald has learned that other businesses in Hialeah, including daycare centers, have sought changes to their operations or locations without facing the same outcome over parking requirements. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026