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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the frequent computer crashes are an unexpected result of the new security software we installed
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as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
a nonpartisan panel of experts did the math on the proposed tax cuts and spending programs and the result was an $800 billion federal deficit
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Recent Examples of result
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The result is higher premiums for drivers and higher taxes or deficits for cities and the MTA when their liability costs rise.
—Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Improper installation and poor repairs Many home warranty policies exclude problems that result from improper installation, installation that’s not up to code and even issues caused by improper repairs.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Many companies are preparing to post their financial reports over the next few weeks, with some analysts expecting to see strong results across the board.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The result is higher premiums for drivers and higher taxes or deficits for cities and the MTA when their liability costs rise.
—Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
This month, the influential environmental group Conservation Colorado filed ballot measures with the state elections office that would slap stricter penalties on the energy industry for the pollution and contamination that result from its operations.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Improper installation and poor repairs Many home warranty policies exclude problems that result from improper installation, installation that’s not up to code and even issues caused by improper repairs.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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The conditions in the strait remain in flux, some analysts said, leaving a wide range of possible outcomes.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Whether that is good enough in today’s Eastern Conference, is another question, for many of the reasons listed in the answer above.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Secure systems like these are often set to expunge questions and answers from their memory once a session is done, so classified information is neither used for later training nor retained in any memory.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her son, Anand Bhosle, told reporters that her last rites will be performed on Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Demon Hunters’ song picked up a Grammy win, a first for the genre of K-pop, and KATSEYE performed during the best new artist mashup at the award show’s broadcast ceremony.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Gable was granted three weeks of maternity leave, followed by three weeks of remote work, but was then instructed to return to working in close proximity to Dantzer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The resultant lift the craft exhibited is probably the first instance of plane taking off vertically.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The catalyst for the turnaround in risk sentiment seems to be a hope that a diplomatic solution remains on the table.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Common solutions to higher gas prices are often tied to driving habits, whether that means relying less on your car and more on public transportation, or finding someone to carpool with on your way to work.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The three-day event draws more than 100,000 fans every year for the festival, which headlines largely country music acts while raising money for marine conservation.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the years since the show went off the air, Per Sullivan stopped acting and chose a private life outside the public eye.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen turns out whimsical bar food, like Mexican pizza, and wall art depicts the buttes and cacti of the Seussian desert.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Many works appear to be collages, but on close inspection turn out to be flat oil on canvas depictions of pop and cultural artifacts.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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