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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
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Our formula factors accuracy, passing yardage, touchdown/interception ratio and team result.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This tragedy is the result of the administration sending federal agents onto our streets against the wishes of local law enforcement, including our respected Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Climate change and the natural disasters that result increase the need for all of these storage sites.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Our formula factors accuracy, passing yardage, touchdown/interception ratio and team result.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
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The quality of the NFL’s officiating has become one of the sport's most persistent controversies, with fans, players and coaches regularly questioning calls that can determine the outcome of games.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Mission Cloud brings the expertise to harness these AI cloud services effectively—helping businesses build fast, measure AI cloud outcomes, and turn strategic ambition into measurable business results.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Winning a Super Bowl was the most common answer.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The family of a Stockton man killed this week in a collision involving a city employee wants answers.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The shipyard team will also perform underwater hull preservation work, upgrade onboard ship systems, and refurbish the living spaces for the ship’s 41 crewmembers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Recording Academy on Tuesday announced that two-time Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter will perform on awards night.—
Malia Mendez,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The suspect, 27-year-old Eric Ramon Alcantara-Guevara, is charged with vehicular homicide, DUI and leaving the scene of an accident knowing a death resulted following the crash Sunday night on Interstate 640 West in Knoxville.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In addition to modeling, Romeo also decided to follow in his father's footsteps and pursued a career in soccer.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Using a red filter will lessen the impact of red objects in the resultant B&W photo.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The resultant working group recommended that the TWC develop a wage supplement or bonus plan for childcare workers—requiring an investment of more than $2 billion.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Pilot programs replace permanent solutions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Simplifying building codes, then, is part of the solution.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The experiment is that AI is being made available nationally and globally, which is either overtly or insidiously acting to provide mental health guidance of one kind or another.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Slow-walked the trial use of the fast-acting anesthetic ketamine by paramedics, who were able to administer only four doses in six months under his stewardship.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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And that belief turns out to be one of the clearest indicators of leadership maturity.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Deal meets reality The reality, however, has turned out quite differently.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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