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
The conditions in the strait remain in flux, some analysts said, leaving a wide range of possible outcomes.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The city will also look at outcomes in foot traffic, business activity, and overall vibrancy for markers of success.
—Monique John, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The move aims to capitalize on a boom in event contracts, which enable users to wager on the outcomes of real-world events such as sports matches and political races.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
This is especially important for high-risk pregnancies, as having the right support and guidance can significantly reduce complications and improve outcomes.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
When support is embedded and proactive, outcomes improve dramatically.
—Ian Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
While excellent surgeons practice outside academic centers as well, these environments are more likely to measure outcomes rigorously and integrate new research into practice quickly and systematically.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Prediction markets allow users to bet on a wide range of real world outcomes, including geopolitical developments with seismic implications.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s where the best outcomes are created.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The city will also look at outcomes in foot traffic, business activity, and overall vibrancy for markers of success.
—Monique John, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The move aims to capitalize on a boom in event contracts, which enable users to wager on the outcomes of real-world events such as sports matches and political races.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
This is especially important for high-risk pregnancies, as having the right support and guidance can significantly reduce complications and improve outcomes.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
When support is embedded and proactive, outcomes improve dramatically.
—Ian Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
While excellent surgeons practice outside academic centers as well, these environments are more likely to measure outcomes rigorously and integrate new research into practice quickly and systematically.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Prediction markets allow users to bet on a wide range of real world outcomes, including geopolitical developments with seismic implications.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s where the best outcomes are created.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcomes
Noun
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The Google desktop app for Windows is available worldwide in English and works similarly to Spotlight on macOS, offering a system-wide search that pulls in results from other services alongside Google's own tools.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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The results of a medical examination into Robinson’s death are pending, police said, and McCann’s passport has been confiscated amid the probe.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That, along with continued volatility in the stock market, has led many Republicans to fear consequences in the midterm elections in November.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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While vaccines are a personal and individual decision, not getting vaccinated can increase the risk of health consequences for the entire general population.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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But even as older viewers and opponents of the merger fret about corporate consolidation and its problematic effects on viewers, millions of Americans have already moved on to other forms of media.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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Although rare in modern economic history, its effects are often devastating—economically and socially.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sean Harapko, a beverage sector leader with Ernst & Young Americas, said consumers have so many beverage choices that companies must clearly define their products and explain why people should choose one over another.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Outcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcomes. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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