outcomes

plural of outcome

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outcomes Patient advocates and clinicians say the recent advancements in treatment could mark the beginning of a new era in sickle cell care, one that may free thousands from recurrent episodes of debilitating pain and improve long-term health outcomes. — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Some of the best wellness outcomes come with a cost to short-term revenue. — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Decades of management research tie psychological safety to important outcomes for both workers and organizations, including learning, creativity and speaking up. — Vanessa M. Conzon, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Hill’s memo also describes multiple employee grievances involving board leadership whose outcomes remain largely out of public view. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 That makes housing decisions a major factor in a family’s financial outcomes. — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Our objective is to make voting better, and the outcomes more accurate with what’s going on. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 Haroz and many other experts believe benchmarks can only get us so far, and that researchers need longitudinal data from AI companies to connect exposure to actual outcomes in real people. — Laura Reiley, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026 Same lethal drug, different outcomes After the pentobarbital was administered Wednesday night, Howard took a couple of breaths and gasped, the AP reported, before making snoring sounds that grew quiet within 30 seconds. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcomes
Noun
  • At-home chemical peels can help maintain certain results by exfoliating dead skin cells, smoothing texture, and gradually fading lingering discoloration.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • With 93% of the votes reported, nearly 76% of respondents chose to remain part of Canada, according to the preliminary referendum results.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As the new technology pervades the campaign trail ahead of a crucial midterm election, Ridout warned the consequences of AI ads go beyond just individual elections and have the potential to shape the very psychology of elections more broadly.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Forecasters say this year's could be among the strongest on record, and its effects are already being felt across South America and far beyond.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Engineers need experimental evidence to understand those effects and refine their designs.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Last year, an investigation by Consumer Reports, Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union found that shoppers on Instacart were shown different prices for identical products at the same stores.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The partnership grew from the NFL’s local merchandise collaboration initiative intended to add diversity to team products with highly localized offerings, the Chiefs said in announcing the collection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Outcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcomes. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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