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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
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The storm can result from the arrival of a CME, or an eruption of solar material and magnetic fields, at Earth.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Division of Youth Services staff members failed to document supervisor approval for searches, conducted searches with just one staff member present when two are required, and failed to clearly document the reasons for searches or the results, according to the report.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
However, during the heat of summer, based on my experience, if Marathon was not watered every day, wilt or even dieback could result.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The storm can result from the arrival of a CME, or an eruption of solar material and magnetic fields, at Earth.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The final three couples whose results were revealed were Andy and Emma, Lauren and Brandon, and Elaine and Alan.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Division of Youth Services staff members failed to document supervisor approval for searches, conducted searches with just one staff member present when two are required, and failed to clearly document the reasons for searches or the results, according to the report.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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The comedically top-heavy sausages, which can easily topple forwards into the dirt, temporarily take center stage as the baseball players gaze on in amusement from their dugouts, sometimes wagering on the outcome.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Well, the answer isn't so simple.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the textile industry adapts to meet increasing demand for natural aesthetics and more sustainable solutions, Tencel Lyocell HV100 provides a unique answer to both.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The reggaeton star’s ability to perform entirely in Spanish while topping charts globally has rewritten the rules of what mainstream success looks like.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Just players performing the task at hand and being aware of certain situations.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How does a century-old industrial company such as Firmenich (renamed DSM-Firmenich following its 2023 merger with Dutch chemical firm DSM) manage to remain globally competitive today, given that a large share of its cost base is in the most expensive country in the world?—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Little Rock Christian Academy followed close behind, with 1,638.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Moyes and assistant McKinlay both remonstrated with the fourth official at the resultant flash of a yellow card.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The resultant program or app is established without any need for understanding computer programming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The role also requires ensuring AI solutions align with Netflix’s values around safety, fairness, and transparency.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Get creative The second critical mindset shift is to view AI not merely as a tool for execution, but as a genuine thought partner—a collaborator that can help challenge assumptions, brainstorm novel solutions, and refine your own mental model.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They’re set to expire in December, and while Congress could act to extend them, a prolonged government shutdown threatens to delay or derail that effort, leaving millions of Americans at risk of losing coverage.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The unions have asked the court to declare that both OMB and OPM have exceeded their statutory authority and acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, and to invalidate any actions that may come from the memos and guidance issued.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even though trusty cast-iron skillets are traditional in Southern cookery and with most upside-down cakes, this recipe turns out better in a cake pan.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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To put it bluntly, an institution once synonymous with sleeper hits lately has been turning out more sleepers than hits — raising the question of whether the Black List has lost some of its magic.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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