Synonyms of result

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noun

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outcome
• resultant
• consequence
• product
• effect
• aftermath
• matter of course
• upshot
• sequel
• fruit
• conclusion
• corollary
• precipitate
• implication
• development
• issue
• fate
• aftereffect
• sequence
• child
• backwash
• outgrowth
• ramification
• repercussion
• denouement
• by-product
• echo
• fallout
• side effect
• aftershock
• afterglow
• ripple
• afterclap
• blowback
• offshoot
• spin-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cause
• reason
• basis
• consideration
• occasion
• factor
• base
• ground
• antecedent
• foundation
• causation
• source
• mother
• determinant
• stimulus
• incentive
• inspiration
• spring
• origin
• impetus
• groundwork
• root
• instigation

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• answer
• solution
• explanation
• conclusion
• determination
• finding
• clue
• key

result

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verb

1

as in to perform

Related Words

• perform
• act
• pan out
• redound
• work
• operate
• react
• respond
• affect
• behave
• influence
• take
• sway

Dissimilar Words

• backfire
• fizzle

2

as in to follow

Related Words

• follow
• turn out
• fall out
• proceed
• intervene
• arise
• go off
• materialize
• rise
• happen
• occur
• come up
• be
• crop (up)
• come down
• spring (up)
• come
• shape (up)
• develop
• come about
• go down
• pass
• befall
• chance
• transpire
• do
• come off
• cook
• break
• go on
• hap
• betide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of result

Noun

However, federal officials said there are multiple clusters of the ailment active in the United States, and the FDA said a previous positive test result for the parasite in a Taylor Farms lettuce sample was later withdrawn. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Complete but uncertified results showed Williamson receiving 60% of the vote, leading Klapper by more than 2,000 votes. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Yellow deodorant stains result from a chemical reaction between sweat, the aluminum in antiperspirants, and fabric fibers over time, leading to discoloration. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026

Phrases Containing result

• result (in)