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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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Understanding and transparency are key to ensuring the resulting prenup document holds up in court in the event of a separation.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 27 June 2025
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Mexico’s result and its performance will have come as a relief to Aguirre, after his team had some stumbles in group action, struggling at times against the Dominican Republic and Suriname and finding a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica sufficient to advance in first place.
—Martin Rogers, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Noun
The resulting Nuccio, which is named for founder Giovanni Bertone’s son, would also turn out to be the last Bertone, as the company would declare bankruptcy in 2015, just three years after the concept made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Understanding and transparency are key to ensuring the resulting prenup document holds up in court in the event of a separation.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Verb
The result is abundant natural light and views of the grounds beyond the home.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Mexico’s result and its performance will have come as a relief to Aguirre, after his team had some stumbles in group action, struggling at times against the Dominican Republic and Suriname and finding a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica sufficient to advance in first place.
—Martin Rogers, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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The outcome is a setback as Senate Republicans hoped to get votes underway by week’s end to meet Trump’s Fourth of July deadline for passage.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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That’s a direct hit to educational outcomes and to the state’s long-term financial stability.—
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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If the answer is yes, then by all means bring it along.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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In Baltimore, as elsewhere, the answers have changed over time.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Most American metropolises perform well in the report’s measure of disposable income, particularly San Francisco (No. 3), Boston (No. 7), and Chicago (No. 8).—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The English singer is also set to perform at the festival Saturday evening.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The University of Massachusetts is number three, followed at number five by Harvard and at number nine by MIT.—
Alan M. Leventhal,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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But that’s not what triggered the news alerts that followed.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
Noun
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
Noun
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French President Emmanuel Macron said France and other European nations would offer Tehran a diplomatic solution to end its war with Israel, AFP reported.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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Disposing of a fraction of 1 percent of that, so that the next generation can afford a home, is a common-sense solution to a national problem.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Even if borrowers act immediately, there simply may not be enough time to enroll in ICR.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The actress, who broke through with her Oscar-winning performance in the 1990 film Misery, has over 200 acting and directing credits to her name.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Two men on their way to Mexico for a fishing trip pick up a hitchhiker, who turns out to be a psychotic killer.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The scary moment happened at Citi Field, in what turned out to be a 4-0 Mets victory over the Atlanta Braves, when righty starter Griffin Canning collapsed to the ground on the left of the mound in the third inning.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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