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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
Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
More than 73% backed a government plan for the legal change, according to final results on Sunday.
—Bastian Benrath-Wright, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The San Felipe Stakes was not the only Derby prep race Saturday, nor the only one with a surprising result.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
More than 73% backed a government plan for the legal change, according to final results on Sunday.
—Bastian Benrath-Wright, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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But other scenarios could lead to a less desirable outcome.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Four of those cases were chosen as bellwether cases, meaning their outcomes are meant to help guide how all the other cases in federal court in Chicago might proceed, and/or how to settle those cases.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The answer is hiring enough contractors to do the job properly.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a world of complicated diet rules and trending weight-loss drugs, one Mediterranean cooking expert says the answer could already be in your pantry.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lancaster cheerleaders perform along the baseline during a second half timeout of the Tigers' game against Austin Westlake.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 1620 and Senate Bill 991 would make clear that when state or local law authorizes an inspector general to access records, and those records are necessary to perform official responsibilities, the records custodian must allow inspection.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In addition to the void left by Lemon and Lane’s departures, the Trojans will also be without their top returning wideout this spring, as Tanook Hines will sit out the entire session following an offseason procedure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jack Horner, a renowned paleontologist who worked as a consultant on all seven films in the Jurassic Park franchise, is no longer employed as a lecturer at Chapman University, following his name appearing several times in the Epstein files.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The resultant explosion of particle effects will overwhelm the game engine and immediately trigger a blood moon.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Those guilty verdicts and the resultant 23-year sentence were tossed by New York’s Court of Appeals in 2024 based on allegations the jury heard about from three additional women, which were not tied to the charges.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Xtracycle has even included a Hooptie child seating solution, along with a PorterRack to the front that can easily carry groceries, school bags, and other daily cargo (along with the up to three kids to the rear).—
Stefan Ionescu
March 02,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2026
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There’s a crazy, almost anarchic narrative logic that keeps it zigging and zagging unpredictably from the high-speed chase around precarious mountain roads to the suspenseful near disaster of the climax, in which nature gets angry, and the triumphant eco solution that saves the day.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Kosas Revealer Skin Improving Foundation acted as the perfect canvas—the skin tint is lightweight, buildable, and packed with skin-improving ingredients like peptides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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This bridal shower dress acts as a sweet nod to my wedding weekend, and the celebrations that are just around the corner.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One is the great salesman, promoter, and the other sort of what [the Colonel] thought was a carnival act but turned out to be sort of Orpheus.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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Winning in the city where the Cincinnati product came through with an NCAA singles title turned out to be a tough chore against the 29-year-old Townsend, who has won over hardcore tennis fans as a super mom who's carved out a fine career of a decade-plus.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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