as in consequent
coming as a result
frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game
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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a person's decision to purchase a certain automobile is often the resultant of an array of factors, ranging from the actual performance of the vehicle to the buyer's self-image
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Recent Examples of resultant
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025
The resultant debris could also create a stunning meteor shower over Earth.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 July 2025
Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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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Adjective
This resultant collaboration has now detected over 300 black hole mergers.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025
The resultant debris could also create a stunning meteor shower over Earth.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resultant
Adjective
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In many housing markets there’s been a consequent decline in prices.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In this setup, hydrogen is injected into the combustion chamber as air is being compressed, along with a small quantity of pilot fuel such as biodiesel, which is used to initiate ignition and the consequent combustion of hydrogen with air.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Still, analysts said, the spike in wholesale prices may be the result of factors unrelated to tariffs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What distinguishes me is a proven legacy of leadership and tangible outcomes.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The need for transparency in both cost and quality, as well as a greater appreciation of outcomes that matter to patients, applies to every sector, from pharmaceuticals to hospital care.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The consequences are easy to spot: • Technology is being deployed faster than teams can adapt.—
Erik Greenstein,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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These consequences, Singer believes, include deterring certain organizations and future city councils from wanting to do business with one another.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Consider Priya, a high-performing marketing lead who transitioned into product strategy.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The stevia and monk fruit products were mislabeled.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Resultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resultant. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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