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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
Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The first round brought mixed results for the party, which got re-elected in several cities but failed to make major wins beyond its southern and northern bastions.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
But on the scale of other problems that are likely to result from this war, the effects of scarcer fertilizers on grocery prices may not seem that bad.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The result is a legal acknowledgment that what happened mattered, and still does.
—Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The first round brought mixed results for the party, which got re-elected in several cities but failed to make major wins beyond its southern and northern bastions.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Residents are cautioned that tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result, according to Accuweather.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
But on the scale of other problems that are likely to result from this war, the effects of scarcer fertilizers on grocery prices may not seem that bad.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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Regardless of the outcome, Thune said that the vote helps Republicans go back on offense after weeks of intraparty tensions over the SAVE America Act.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jim Steyer, the chief executive of Common Sense Media, said the outcomes so far show that the courts, state legislatures and foreign governments are now aligning to reshape Silicon Valley.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The short answer is that both KCMO and KCK got their names from the Kansas River, which flows through Wyandotte County’s easternmost edge before joining the Missouri River.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Borges wanted to do more to help Denise and Aaron get answers.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But research also suggests that slower walking performed over a longer duration may initially produce greater total fat loss in overweight individuals than faster walking performed for shorter periods.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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But that’s exactly how the night climaxed on Friday (March 27) when the uncanny Argentine duo CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso took over Canvas on 10th in Chelsea, New York to perform their electrifying new album, Free Spirits, for the first time.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vargas unveiled Ohtani's mural in 2024, followed by another honoring Fernando Valenzuela in 2025, both years when the Dodgers won the World Series.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The board won’t vote until April 28, following an April 14 public hearing.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 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
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Then came the attack on Iran, with the resultant manufacturing of consent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Creative play can currently present surprisingly valuable solutions.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Creative play can currently present surprisingly valuable solutions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Teachers act as mandatory reporters, Aubele added.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Still, Checchi and Harman saw each other as the main opponent and their strategists acted — and tailored their advertising and campaign messaging — accordingly.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The event, organized by the Shelby County Republican Party, turned out a small crowd and was greeted by some supportive honks from motorists, but also some cursing at Trump from people in at least two cars passing by.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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That turned out to be the easy part.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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