as in causing
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resulting (in)
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Although lead is one of the most common and dangerous contaminants left behind after fires, federal and state disaster officials have traditionally tested soil for 17 toxic metals, including cancer-causing arsenic and toxic mercury.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026 -
If your dryer is making rattling noises or experiencing blockages, these might be signs that items stored on top are causing issues.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the shoulder pads add structure to the piece, creating a sophisticated look and a balanced shape from top to bottom.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mop the area, allowing at least an hour of drying time before replacing the appliance to ensure lingering moisture is not trapped, creating a breeding ground for mold and mildew.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Zari Taylor, a digital culture fellow at New York University, describes vagueposting as using extremely ambiguous language for the sake of click bait or generating controversy.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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During the arrest, the child called her father on the phone to tell her that ICE agents were bringing her to school.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This is their defining CX statement, and all employee training on customer/guest service focuses on bringing this mantra to life.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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After a two-week trial, a jury acquitted Gonzales on all counts after seven hours of deliberations, prompting frustration from some of the families of victims who attended the trial.—
James Scholz,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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South River is anticipating another salt shipment on Friday, prompting officials to cross their fingers and, for the time being, make adjustments.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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This play is bringing about far more resolution than any reunion ever has.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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What matters next is the story and the emotion that the story is bringing about.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Nov. 2025
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Upon doing some research for more formal choices to match the nickname, the mom came across Margaret, which had a connection to her husband's grandmother.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to health care -- and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rauschenberg started making art early, drawing on walls, painting furniture.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Breaking news will be part of the mix, drawing on CNN’s international correspondents, but also planned are other segments, like movie reviews, Michaelson said.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Resulting (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resulting%20%28in%29. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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