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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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Welker pointed out that California election results are often delayed to due the state’s policy of allowing ballots to be mailed in up until election day.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
If the soil dries out completely, cracked fruit may result.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
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Noun
These results come as Chinese automakers continue to rapidly advance electric motor technology across multiple design paths.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Welker pointed out that California election results are often delayed to due the state’s policy of allowing ballots to be mailed in up until election day.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
Verb
Black leaves can result from cold temperatures, fungal infections, or an overcrowded planter.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
If the soil dries out completely, cracked fruit may result.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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But even those bad outcomes have not led to any increase in the ultimate risk—death—for the vaccinated compared to the unvaccinated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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There’s a soft intake of breath before that first dulcet note; a horn answers in turn.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Her answers throughout 2025 and 2026 have been remarkably consistent.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Cook has performed at Darcelle’s since the 1990s and has spent 38 years in drag.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Trump has undergone four medical checkups in 13 months, prompting questions about the frequency of his visits, the types of tests being performed and what doctors are looking for.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Jackson Blake quickly followed on a goal assisted by Taylor Hall and Ehlers.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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On June 3, police went to serve the warrants but the suspect did not follow commands given by police and barricaded himself inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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This is because, as the authors of the study note, people holding grudges tend to feel a sense of righteousness surrounding their hurt, as well as with their experience of the resultant grudge itself.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Both aircraft were destroyed in the resultant crash with fire causing the death of four crew members on both planes.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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At the same time, districts are being asked to accelerate progress despite limited time, staffing, and resources during the school year—driving demand for solutions that can extend learning beyond traditional classroom hours.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Verb
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While acts as big as Lynyrd Skynyrd have headlined these nightly events, local bands like The Pork Tornadoes draw just as big a crowd.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Combat nausea with Reliefband, a 100% natural, fast-acting temporary treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, anxiety, migraines, morning sickness, chemotherapy, amusement park rides and VR gaming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Some council members encouraged those who turned out to Monday’s meeting and who’ve advocated for the moratorium for weeks to focus energy on the North Carolina General Assembly.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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On Saturday, the zoo and conservatory were evacuated due to a bomb threat that turned out to be a false alarm.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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