REDOUNDS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

redounds

verb

present tense third-person singular of redound

as in results

formal 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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When investigations uncover evidence of criminal activity, DOI routinely works with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges in addition to administrative or civil actions.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The lightweight linen-blend fabric keeps things airy, while the classic wide-leg silhouette works with everything from flip-flops during the day to strappy sandals at night.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of works

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The local federation operates a number of programs directly and supports a wide range of education, cultural, religious and security initiatives meant to strengthen the Jewish community.

— Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Gran Grif operates in the country’s heartland, where dozens of houses were looted and burned and during a predawn assault in March in the town of Jean-Denis in the Lower Artibonite region.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of operates

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If a model itself performs well but no one defines who owns the false positives after launch, every alert turns into a debate instead of a decision.

— Todd Bernson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of performs

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If a cell ever compromises, the liquid acts as an immediate internal fire extinguisher.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Through the legal principle known as respondeat superior, employers are generally liable for actions committed by their employees when the employee acts within the scope of their employment.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of acts

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Neither the cops nor the family were ever able to make contact with Simmons who was seen throwing a microwave, a lamp and several pots and pans out a rear window into the back yard.

— Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
If the industry pans out, the company says there’s the potential for collecting millions of tons a year.

— Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026

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