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
Critics say Trump’s policies could be leading to the very outcome some US strategists have long sought to avoid.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
That could lead to a lot of very bad outcomes including death.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
There are people that put a lot of effort into the outcome of our games, in here and all over the place.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
The volatile nature of approval polls can help paint a picture of the landscape heading into the 2026 midterm elections, where Democrats hope to regain control of the House and Senate.
Approval ratings among gender blocs could ultimately shape party strategy and next year's outcomes.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
That could lead to a lot of very bad outcomes including death.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
There are people that put a lot of effort into the outcome of our games, in here and all over the place.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
The volatile nature of approval polls can help paint a picture of the landscape heading into the 2026 midterm elections, where Democrats hope to regain control of the House and Senate.
Approval ratings among gender blocs could ultimately shape party strategy and next year's outcomes.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcome
Noun
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Still, analysts said, the spike in wholesale prices may be the result of factors unrelated to tariffs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Aug. 2025
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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The consequences are easy to spot: • Technology is being deployed faster than teams can adapt.—
Erik Greenstein,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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These consequences, Singer believes, include deterring certain organizations and future city councils from wanting to do business with one another.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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Consider Priya, a high-performing marketing lead who transitioned into product strategy.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The stevia and monk fruit products were mislabeled.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcome. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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