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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
Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
However, the researchers of this study cautioned against drawing high-confidence conclusions from these results.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Because of high density planting the resulting grapes are smaller but more flavorful.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
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They will be directed to a webpage with the test results for the concentration of lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium in the product.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
However, the researchers of this study cautioned against drawing high-confidence conclusions from these results.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The conditions are expected to last Thursday into Friday and could result slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses, according to NWS.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Because of high density planting the resulting grapes are smaller but more flavorful.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
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Every owner should thank the players, regardless of the outcome.James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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That is an outcome this country can no longer afford.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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The personal experience has driven her to push the state for answers on tracking the virus’ spread.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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No program will serve as the answer to everything, says Klein.Wes Judd, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rod Wave Rod Wave will perform at the American Airlines Center in Dallas as part of his Last Lap tour on Saturday, January 18.Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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With this capability, Schaeffler can perform returnable account matching with the help of machine learning models and automate the matching process by activating line-item matching.Forbes, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The film follows Las Vegas performer Shelley (Anderson) following the closure of the city’s last remaining floor show.Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps no story better encapsulates the tumultuous decades that followed railroad expansion than the story of Frank Skinner and Brooklyn police Officer James Bollinger.Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
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Administrative Tasks For commercial real estate owners, AI is not simply another technology solution, but an ROI driver.Matias Recchia, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin Mining Companies Evolve as Compute Power Titans In 2025, forward-thinking Bitcoin mining companies will transcend their origins, becoming key providers of broader computing infrastructure solutions.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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Second, canyons and valleys can act as funnels for the Santa Ana winds.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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This type of lighting also acts as decorative lighting.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Red Sox getting Garrett Crochet could turn out to be as big a pitching move in the AL East as the Yankees getting Max Fried.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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When a particular fact turns out to be sticky, persistence and attention, rather than any kind of special knowledge, are generally what’s needed.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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