outcomes

plural of outcome

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Recent Examples of outcomes Ultimately, a leader's perception dictates outcomes, making physiological well-being crucial for clear judgment. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 These are predictable outcomes of a system that exposes women, often in isolation, to contact with unknown men under conditions shaped by coercion, stigma, and inequality. Judy Harris Kluger, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 Here’s what should alarm anyone who cares about process, not just outcomes. A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026 The association with adverse outcomes was slightly stronger in younger participants, the authors reported. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 The Post-Ipsos survey contrasted Democrats' current polling outcomes with 2018. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Democracies do not function well when large numbers of citizens believe outcomes are predetermined, rules are selectively applied, or political insiders decide which questions reach the ballot. Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 Many people’s recollections of the 2010 World Cup will be the official anthem Waka Waka, the incessant sound of the vuvuzela, and of Paul the Octopus correctly predicting match outcomes. Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026 The true sickness is the conditions that so many infants endure through no fault of their own, which lead to these outcomes. Ronald J. Allen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcomes
Noun
  • Powers said Friday that full lab results expected next week will confirm what the substance was.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The council said final runoff results would be announced on March 7 next year, with a new government in place by March 12.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The gap appears when there are consequences associated with providing a wrong answer.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The consequences of this were obvious in the Premier League last season.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Arguably one of the worst cause-and-effects of the defense being so bad in 2025 was not being able to see the full potential of 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Too many products slap the label on without including disabled people anywhere in development or testing, treating accessibility as an add-on rather than a design requirement.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The New Yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    Laura Park, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

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“Outcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcomes. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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