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as in outcomes
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 answers
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 results
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
See where and when Fort Worth-area teams will play and check back for updates and results.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
With full results expected later this year, the era of intelligent BCI therapeutics is slowly becoming a clinical reality.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
If the state Supreme Court agrees with the lower court, the results from Tuesday's vote could be rendered moot.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite early suspicions, the investigation into the Panama attack struggled to produce results for decades.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The firing was effective, achieving operational results and introducing new artillery capabilities, thereby reducing the threat posed to IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
When timing and talent align, the results can be dramatic and long-lasting.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
See where and when Fort Worth-area teams will play and check back for updates and results.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
With full results expected later this year, the era of intelligent BCI therapeutics is slowly becoming a clinical reality.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
If the state Supreme Court agrees with the lower court, the results from Tuesday's vote could be rendered moot.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite early suspicions, the investigation into the Panama attack struggled to produce results for decades.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The firing was effective, achieving operational results and introducing new artillery capabilities, thereby reducing the threat posed to IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
When timing and talent align, the results can be dramatic and long-lasting.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for results
Noun
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The conditions in the strait remain in flux, some analysts said, leaving a wide range of possible outcomes.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The city will also look at outcomes in foot traffic, business activity, and overall vibrancy for markers of success.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Celtics won by 32 and Philly will be searching for answers.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of protesters filled the streets of Pilsen on Sunday afternoon, chanting for justice and answers in a fatal hit-and-run that has remained unsolved for nine months.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The easy-on, easy-off design is a win for airport security, while the sporty silhouette works with everything from jeans and sweatpants to even skirts.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s no set price—that’s how dynamic pricing works.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But viewers should ignore the noise and make up their own minds about the film, which turns out to be a standout in the overcrowded sports documentary genre.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No one else had to live under the shadow of its consequences.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Others express skepticism over applying developing, arguably flawed and still relatively untested AI technology to criminal justice, with its far-reaching societal consequences.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Koczwara said the village is also considering engineering solutions to preventing drag races and reckless driving on LaGrange Road as well as within subdivisions.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The companies said the collaboration moves the industry beyond fragmented solutions toward a more unified, scalable infrastructure for understanding and optimizing the physical world.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whether that pans out remains to be seen, but Adlon noted the strange parallels between her character's journey with Maul and her own relationship with Witwer.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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No matter how the MVP chase pans out, the Spurs expect Wembanyama to continue to trigger the league’s most egalitarian offense.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The latter post was criticized by Ben Stiller for using footage from his 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder, which follows a group of actors who are unwittingly dropped into a Southeast Asian war zone.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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This development follows the delivery of the lead handling system’s primary components and the establishment of the plant’s structural foundation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Results.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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