RESULT (IN) Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

result (in)

verb

ri-ˈzəlt

Definition of result (in)

as in to cause

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the mix of icy conditions and rush-hour traffic resulted in a number of accidents on the interstate

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for result (in)

Verb

The powerful winds are capable of causing catastrophic damage to structures while downing trees and power lines, and producing prolonged power outages.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
In May, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda declared outbreaks after lab tests detected the spread of Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of cause

Verb

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
The new series, which debuted on Prime Video this past Tuesday, was created by Science Saru (aka Science Monkey), the studio behind the hit Devilman Crybaby and Danadan.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of create

Verb

Apple leveled major allegations against OpenAI and some of its staffers Friday, alleging the ChatGPT maker systematically directed current and former Apple employees to bring secret information over to OpenAI.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
Thiero delivered a breakaway windmill dunk in the second quarter Friday that brought cheers from the fans, a moment in which the second-year Lakers forward displayed his athleticism.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of bring

Verb

Mahomes generated a pretty big cheer in the stadium when he was shown on the Jumbotron.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of generate

Verb

Near-record copper prices, exceeding $6 a pound, are prompting manufacturers to switch to aluminum, signaling a potential end to copper's boom.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
New York Yankee Lefty Gomez went six innings, which prompted the NL to have the rules changed so that no pitcher could throw more than three innings, unless extra innings.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of prompt

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

resulted (in)

result (in)

resulting

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Result (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result%20%28in%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of result (in)

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

implacable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes