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noun

plural of result

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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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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present tense third-person singular of result

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Recent Examples of results

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The researchers analyzed the two survey datasets separately, and the results were consistent. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 If a hobby asks for new gear, choose one simple upgrade that supports steady growth rather than flashy results. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026 Taking prescribed medications, following up on abnormal test results and addressing chronic health conditions rather than putting them off are all ways to support long-term vascular and brain health. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026 And while the club escaped with a draw after going down 2-0 on Friday, results elsewhere have given KC a bit of cushion at the playoff cut line. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 The researchers argued that better stability testing will be essential for determining how laboratory results translate into real-world lifetimes. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 Manufacturers that identify valuable pilot projects, invest in workforce capabilities, measure results and gradually integrate successful AI applications into their operations will be better positioned to overcome these barriers. — Nishkam Batta, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Data center construction is increasing the competition for skilled workers able to deliver such large projects, impacting other developments and employers, according to new survey results from the Associated General Contractors of America. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The results of the outbreak investigation were reported this week in the journal Eurosurveillance. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for results

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Yet relatively few families—in Asia or elsewhere—report outcomes, or how things changed because of what an organizatrion did.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
The questions districts should be asking when crafting their guidelines should focus on how AI can play a role in learning outcomes, said Chris Agnew, director of the Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford University.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

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But however janky, the system just about works for the ornery menfolk muddling their way through it, with their many beefs mostly resolved with a bottle of lethally alcoholic local tipple chacha, or a punch to the face, or both.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
On Tuesday, the company unveiled AIForce, a live interface that works across the Salesforce ecosystem.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of works

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The driver turns out to be a former co-worker of Ho-seok’s, and for initially unspecified reasons, refuses to take them.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, climate experts are asking if an El Niño turns out to be the strongest on record, as many forecast models suggest, what will a historically strong El Niño look like stacked on top of the planet’s unprecedented warming?

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of turns out

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Retailers need flexible solutions that can account for genuine differences between locations in the current and future operating environment, while still using a migration model that central IT can repeat across the estate.

— Susan Odle, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Honeywell Technologies — The developer of automation solutions saw shares jump almost 3%.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

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The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.

— Samya Kullab, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
The Niepołomice project follows a $100 million investment announced by Pratt & Whitney in April to expand its operations in Rzeszów, Poland.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026