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
Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
The resultant slight water level rise near the shore causes excess water to flow back into the sea via the path of least resistance.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
His commitment to authenticity is so extreme that the resultant footage is, often, ludicrous.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
The resultant slight water level rise near the shore causes excess water to flow back into the sea via the path of least resistance.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Noun
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
The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resultant
Adjective
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Yet in the coming days, domestic popular anger at Israeli aggression and the consequent material and psychological loss that Iranians have suffered is likely to lead to serious questioning of the Islamic Republic’s policies.—
Vali Nasr,
Time,
26 June 2025
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However, the increase in dog ownership and the consequent increase in dog walking has been associated with another increase: hand and wrist injuries.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The result is abundant natural light and views of the grounds beyond the home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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The result, officials and experts say, is less violence and better outcomes.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Noun
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That’s a direct hit to educational outcomes and to the state’s long-term financial stability.—
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The outcome is a setback as Senate Republicans hoped to get votes underway by week’s end to meet Trump’s Fourth of July deadline for passage.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Federal agencies including the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have warned of strict consequences for doctors and hospitals providing care opposed by the administration.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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But appealing to both audiences has led to an unintended consequence: clubs playing in conditions many have never encountered before.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Mature companies often cling to what worked in the past; the leaders usually built their legacies on products and systems that have outlived their utility and should be disrupted.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Look for a product labeled for caterpillar management, including pyrethroids such as permethrin or bifenthrin.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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“Resultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resultant. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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