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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
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
That’s one reason why Seiberg doesn’t expect immediate changes to result from it.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Officials said the move was the result of these companies failing to formally register with the government.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
To make things more interesting, there will be a bonus point if a player is the only one to get a scoreline or result correct.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
That’s one reason why Seiberg doesn’t expect immediate changes to result from it.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Stay tuned for fight week coverage culminating in a live results piece and more.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Officials said the move was the result of these companies failing to formally register with the government.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The cumulative effect is fewer community judgments and more private, judicial and legislative control over outcomes.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their answers to our questions are shared here.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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After a comeback in the second quarter, Trophy Club Byron Nelson had no answer in the third quarter.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival, Shanghai is the first to set up a stage for performing bands.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Around the same time, police reported Tammy's death as suspicious and performed an autopsy, with her cause of death being declared asphyxiation.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What To Know Putin's comments follow days of high diplomacy, which included attending the Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) summit, celebrations in Tiananmen Square marking the end of World War II and meetings with world leaders.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The resultant casualty levels were stunning.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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This pace of growth means that every new generation of AI comes with an order-of-magnitude increase in energy, water demand and the resultant CO2 impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An in-use wiping cloth should still be wet and somewhat clean from being in a sanitizing solution when at rest.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The solution is to rejuvenate your plants every two to three years by digging and dividing the clump.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Madison stars Michelle Pfeiffer, who previously acted alongside Russell in 1988's Tequila Sunrise.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Auron recently found a plant that turned out to be a partridge pea, a legume species native to the East Coast that has bright yellow flowers in summer and fall.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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One set of bones turned out to be fake.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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