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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
Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The sample was just six young men, so results may vary, but the underlying biology is well-established.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
See where and when Fort Worth-area teams as well as teams from around the state will play and check back for updates and results.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Winning that special election is another matter, if the latest local election results are any guide.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Lowe’s is scheduled to post first-quarter results May 20 before the bell.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 May 2026
So far, results are most promising for people with abnormally high blood pressure who are deficient in the mineral, said Jocelyn Edwards, Pharm.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 12 May 2026
The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Past performance gives no indication of future results.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Ultimately, as team sources told The Athletic, those results weren’t good enough.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The sample was just six young men, so results may vary, but the underlying biology is well-established.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
See where and when Fort Worth-area teams as well as teams from around the state will play and check back for updates and results.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Winning that special election is another matter, if the latest local election results are any guide.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Lowe’s is scheduled to post first-quarter results May 20 before the bell.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 May 2026
So far, results are most promising for people with abnormally high blood pressure who are deficient in the mineral, said Jocelyn Edwards, Pharm.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 12 May 2026
The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Past performance gives no indication of future results.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for results
Noun
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Though that was a seamless shift from his previous claim that the two-dose series would provide plenty of protection against severe outcomes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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And, betting on terrible outcomes doesn't signify what the better actually wants to happen.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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That energy was gone by the third quarter after the Aces started doubling Ogwumike, and aside from Plum, the Sparks’ offense had no answers.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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If the Lakers are going to find a new level of desperation and resilience to avoid a sweep – answers better emerge on the horizon.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Traffic can make crossing the city slow at times, but the location works well for travelers planning to explore both the pyramids and the central districts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This button-down shirt is well-suited for officewear thanks to its pinstripe design — a polished take on the trend that works with everything from slacks to midi skirts.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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That’s the hook that often leads to a link to a subscription service that turns out to be costly and/or deceptive.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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The popular image of Neanderthals living deep in caves turns out to be wrong.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Companies around the world have been scrambling to find solutions to supply disruptions since the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February, prompting the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Suddenly, solutions feel easier to grasp, as people are more willing to compromise and collaborate.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The final shot features Andy, Nigel, and Miranda all working in their offices, as the camera pans out and zooms away from the high-rise building in what may be an homage to Working Girl (1988), a thematic inspiration for Prada’s screenwriter.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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Every once in a while, your friend's cousin's idea for a movie actually pans out.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The topical, darkly funny, whip-smart series from Eric Kripke follows a band of vigilante misfits who fight to expose the all-powerful, corrupt conglomerate Vought International and its stable of villainous superheroes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The film follows the relationship between a strong-willed older sister and a younger brother who, starved of affection amid a difficult family dynamic, slides toward delinquency.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Results.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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