as in results
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
Kalshi and Polymarket are both prediction markets where people trade on yes-or-no outcomes of future events across pop culture, sports, and politics.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
This is an important step toward understanding each other, addressing long-standing gaps in care, and improving outcomes in Black communities.
—Jereè Paul, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The model includes 63 variables—covering the technology estate, digital capabilities, and organizational readiness—and identifies 20 core variables that most strongly influence outcomes such as EPS.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
This will help prevent disputes and promote equitable outcomes during the partition process.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Hasenbeck said the measure will encourage better literacy outcomes.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
Colorado Medicaid began covering doula services in 2024 as part of efforts to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce disparities in birth outcomes.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The outcomes of these journeys are mixed.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
This work translates to improving military readiness and long-term health outcomes for today’s warfighters.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
This is an important step toward understanding each other, addressing long-standing gaps in care, and improving outcomes in Black communities.
—Jereè Paul, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The model includes 63 variables—covering the technology estate, digital capabilities, and organizational readiness—and identifies 20 core variables that most strongly influence outcomes such as EPS.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
This will help prevent disputes and promote equitable outcomes during the partition process.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Hasenbeck said the measure will encourage better literacy outcomes.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
Colorado Medicaid began covering doula services in 2024 as part of efforts to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce disparities in birth outcomes.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The outcomes of these journeys are mixed.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
This work translates to improving military readiness and long-term health outcomes for today’s warfighters.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcomes
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
17 Feb. 2026
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Not even mosques were spared the consequences of the aggressive crackdown.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The point is instead to say that the political consequences of opposing voter ID, for Democrats, are stark.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The San Francisco medical examiner released a report Tuesday ruling her death accidental, the result of the toxic effects of cocaine.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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When snowpack runs low, the effects ripple months later — shrinking reservoirs, stressed supplies, and tougher water decisions as temperatures rise.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Trump's proclamation exempts a long list of products from the new levies, including beef, tomatoes, oranges, pharmaceuticals, passenger vehicles and certain critical minerals.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Outcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcomes. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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