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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
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Ironically, Vera’s existence may result from a sushi lunch that went sideways.
—Jane Ciabattari
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
When the results were broken down by partisan affiliation, major differences emerged.
—Brendan Rascius
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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Noun
The resulting flooding swept away children and adults at nearby Camp Mystic, a 99-year-old private Christian girls summer camp in the Texas Hill Country.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Ironically, Vera’s existence may result from a sushi lunch that went sideways.
—Jane Ciabattari
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Verb
Here are the results of Sacramento County food facility inspections for Thursday, July 3, through Wednesday, July 9, as of Thursday afternoon:
If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email The Sacramento Bee at servicejournalists@sacbee.com.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
When the results were broken down by partisan affiliation, major differences emerged.
—Brendan Rascius
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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Medicaid coverage for abortions improves outcomes by allowing people to seek medical care earlier in pregnancy.—
Claire Laurier Decoteau,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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That has taught me that presence matters more than the duration of an interaction—even minutes can lead to life-changing outcomes.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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According to Jackson, the answer doesn’t have to be too complicated.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Trivia Answer The answer is (A) Illinois. Since 1942, Illinois residents have crossed state lines into border states to stock up on fireworks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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The military branch is slated to perform its first-ever refueling of a U.S. military asset in orbit as early as next summer.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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The show features five drag queens, each performing two of Swift's eras.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Some of the best ways include the following: Garshick says that regular exfoliation, chemical or physical, helps to prevent the buildup of dead skin, and prevents the pores from becoming clogged.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 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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In the last decade, more people have moved into the sprawl of this arid desert valley and the couple expanded into luxury spec properties that prioritize thoughtful, forward-thinking building solutions.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2025
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Integration Of Domain Expertise: Allows for direct incorporation of expert knowledge (e.g., via knowledge graphs) into the learning and reasoning process, making AI solutions more contextually aware and effective.—
Anuradha Weeraman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Yet court documents show White has only faced minor firearms charges in the shooting, and that Fremont police have investigated whether White acted in self-defense.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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This will act as a gentle abrasive and degreaser to work the stuck spots and pull all loose food particles.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Verb
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As it’s turned out, in her long and singular literary career, Margaret Atwood has indeed had the occasion to be a hero, numerous times, and always risen to the moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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Speaking of Frank, his polite feud (by Frank’s standards) with Mr. Johnson turns out to be nothing more than a diversion.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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