as in to result
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to have a particular result
—used especially to describe how something affects someone or something or affects the opinion that people have about someone or something —+ to
It redounds to his credit that he worked so hard to prevent this crisis.
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Recent Examples of redound
Comparisons with his Soviet predecessors do not redound in Putin’s favor: the post-Stalinist Soviet Union was proud of Sputnik; Putin’s Russia is proud of Oreshnik, its latest hypersonic missile.
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Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 23 Jan. 2025
Though the 47th president has pledged to end wars and avoid becoming embroiled in new ones, his promises to reinforce America's military capabilities will redound in Taiwan and the South China Sea.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Crypto mining consumes more electricity than many countries, but its benefits redound only to the miner and parties to the transaction.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Amid extreme uncertainty, at least one is clear: Trump putting his name on the Fed’s role in the economy won’t redound to Asia’s benefit.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 23 Jan. 2025
Though the 47th president has pledged to end wars and avoid becoming embroiled in new ones, his promises to reinforce America's military capabilities will redound in Taiwan and the South China Sea.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Crypto mining consumes more electricity than many countries, but its benefits redound only to the miner and parties to the transaction.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Amid extreme uncertainty, at least one is clear: Trump putting his name on the Fed’s role in the economy won’t redound to Asia’s benefit.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redound
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Dillard’s per-share earnings growth of 7 cents, despite lower profit, resulted from a company stock buyback during the quarter.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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The program offers tax-free monthly compensation for those with disabilities resulting from diseases, events, or injuries sustained or worsened during active military service.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Redound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redound. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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