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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
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Wet concrete can blur radar results.
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
CBS News,
8 June 2026
The pivot to Checkmarx and its failure to fully remediate the initial breach demonstrates the difficulty of completely recovering from such security lapses and the risks that result.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Still, this was a discouraging result for anyone wearing yellow in Kansas City.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Wet concrete can blur radar results.
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Verb
Death can result if an infestation is not treated, though a dozen treatments have been approved for use in a variety of species.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
The pivot to Checkmarx and its failure to fully remediate the initial breach demonstrates the difficulty of completely recovering from such security lapses and the risks that result.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.
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Williams believes both families are in pain right now as detectives search for more answers in this investigation.
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The high school exam board, CBSE, has faced public outrage over an electronic marking system plagued with technical glitches, during which students said answers were wrongly marked or, in some cases, answer sheets were omitted entirely.
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These will be highly specialized agents that sit on top of Anaplan’s applications, capable of performing tasks autonomously for users.
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While humans thrive on ambiguity, context, metaphor and inference, machines generally perform better when information is categorized, tagged, labeled and linked in ways that reduce uncertainty.
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
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Pakistan has traditionally run large fiscal and external deficits, with a resultant rise in public debt.
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The vessel’s owner and master will assume full responsibility for any resultant damage, the PGSA said.
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Woven from high-quality microfiber and double-brushed for ultimate softness, the hotel sheets sets, with more than 64,000 positive reviews, are lightweight, breathable and cool to the touch, providing an all-season solution for serene sleep.
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A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
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DeSantis panned that idea, noting that the federal government isn’t acting.
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The report’s key finding was that an odd, angry, 24-year-old assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, had acted alone, for reasons nobody could quite figure out.
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Yossi Gestetner, a politically active advocate for that community, told the USA TODAY Network in May that its voters weren't very engaged by the Democratic primary and were unlikely to turn out in big numbers.
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Despite ongoing macroeconomic and political issues, consumers turned out in force to honor the men in their lives.
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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