outcomes

plural of outcome

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Recent Examples of outcomes Those outcomes strengthen local labor markets and expand the nation’s talent pipeline. Anthony Hernandez, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Early introductions significantly reduce aggression between males and females, leading to more successful breeding outcomes. Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 On Kalshi, an internal team verifies outcomes against source reporting — typically within 12 hours of confirmation — with payouts landing about three hours after that; winners take $1 per winning share. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 Morningstar found that outcomes were significantly better among higher-income Americans, those who are more likely to make substantial contributions and less likely to pull money from the accounts for other expenses. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 July 2026 As campaigns begin taking shape for the midterm elections in November, the outcomes in the New York primaries are likely to remain part of a larger national debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party. Taylor Fishman, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026 The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcomes
Noun
  • Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the Department of Buildings said earlier this week.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Those results meant Norway had already qualified for the knockout stages, so rested 10 players as they were beaten 4-1 by France in their final group match.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Both Skaug and House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, said in the release that Boise wasn’t following that law and both hinted at possible consequences.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • Stricter regulations The proposal also sets clearer expectations for how data center developers should engage with the Independence community, along with stricter guidelines around consequences for breaking city ordinances.
    Ilana Arougheti July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Lithium batteries in general are capable of discharging a greater percentage of their full capacity without any negative effects, commonly offering usable capacities of 80% or more.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • What cascading effects might occur if one variable were to change significantly?
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • However, without strong spending activity at home, a heavy reliance on exports makes China particularly vulnerable to a reversal in AI sentiment, which would hit sales of high-tech products.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • TourProdEnter also wired $100,000 in January 2023 to a hair products company of a stylist who owns an upscale salon at the Hilton Bentley in South Beach.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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“Outcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcomes. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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