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a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one expected outcome of hard work is greater success
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Recent Examples of outcomes
In sibling-control studies, researchers compare outcomes between siblings in the same family, which helps account for shared genetics and environment.
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Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The cumulative effect is fewer community judgments and more private, judicial and legislative control over outcomes.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Hamos further touted job creation, congestion reduction, downstate transit assistance and focus on accessibility as key outcomes of the legislation.
—Lou Sandoval, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Overall, Christopher hypothesizes that the difference in outcomes varied because more active athletes stayed stronger than those who had to — or chose to — decrease their activity.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
It is measured in hospital beds, patient outcomes, and the days lost to outdated systems.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Vaccination isn’t a guarantee against infection, or against bad outcomes.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
New data shows most participants have positive outcomes The first year, there were about 70 youths enrolled in the program as a whole.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, analyzing these cuts reveals little evidence that such reductions will improve health outcomes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The cumulative effect is fewer community judgments and more private, judicial and legislative control over outcomes.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Hamos further touted job creation, congestion reduction, downstate transit assistance and focus on accessibility as key outcomes of the legislation.
—Lou Sandoval, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Overall, Christopher hypothesizes that the difference in outcomes varied because more active athletes stayed stronger than those who had to — or chose to — decrease their activity.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
It is measured in hospital beds, patient outcomes, and the days lost to outdated systems.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Vaccination isn’t a guarantee against infection, or against bad outcomes.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
New data shows most participants have positive outcomes The first year, there were about 70 youths enrolled in the program as a whole.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, analyzing these cuts reveals little evidence that such reductions will improve health outcomes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcomes
Noun
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Looking toward human use Although the study remains in its early stages, the results suggest a new approach for future therapies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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French pharmaceutical group Sanofi dropped 10%, with JPMorgan analysts calling results from its latest dermatitis drug study weaker than expected.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The row over the rebate may have other unwanted side-effects.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell Philips Hue showed off its first video doorbell at IFA alongside a number of other smart home products, including a new Hue bridge and strip lights.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Available in 9 different colors, the hanging organizer has four different zippered compartments roomy enough to hold full-size hair care products, brushes, combs, and more.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Outcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcomes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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