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
Whichever team winds up losing can point to a number of moments that could have changed the outcome.
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Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
The standard must be whether outcomes justified the investment, promises were fulfilled, and measurable results were achieved.
—Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
News of the murder trial outcome for the 19-year-old set some off, while others believed justice was served.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 10 June 2026
For that kind of spend, the outcome data is underwhelming.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
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Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
The standard must be whether outcomes justified the investment, promises were fulfilled, and measurable results were achieved.
—Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
News of the murder trial outcome for the 19-year-old set some off, while others believed justice was served.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 10 June 2026
For that kind of spend, the outcome data is underwhelming.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcome
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In the 21st century, Carson remains a cultural touchstone, not only spurring generations of people in the global environmental movement but also inspiring a deep well of nature writing and thinking as a result of her works on the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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This is because, as the authors of the study note, people holding grudges tend to feel a sense of righteousness surrounding their hurt, as well as with their experience of the resultant grudge itself.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Both aircraft were destroyed in the resultant crash with fire causing the death of four crew members on both planes.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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The economic consequences, however, are straightforward.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Florida cattle industry braces for potential economic impact Even so, an outbreak could have major economic consequences for ranchers and dairy producers.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Town Council President Joe Hofferth, R-2, said concerns were brought to the council two years ago as well, and the council is happy to look into the product and other possible solutions for mosquito and other bug mitigation.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcome. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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