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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
Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Here is our guide about how to follow the results and how to know when races are really called.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Other elections are taking place today in Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, but results from those races are expected much earlier.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The team then designed a physical robot fish to test their results and found that the most efficient movement closely matched the bichir’s movements and the results from the computer model.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
These preliminary results, known as a semifinal official canvass, are updated until each county completes its vote count.
—Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
The results have been tangible.
—Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Initial testing on the knee was not that optimistic about George’s outlook, but the organization is still awaiting the official results, a source said.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Downtown has received significant investment, but the results have not met expectations.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Noun
On Election Day on May 26, as results were coming in, Burrows posted to social media congratulating Paxton on his win — 30 minutes before the Associated Press called the race for Paxton.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Here is our guide about how to follow the results and how to know when races are really called.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Other elections are taking place today in Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, but results from those races are expected much earlier.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The team then designed a physical robot fish to test their results and found that the most efficient movement closely matched the bichir’s movements and the results from the computer model.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
These preliminary results, known as a semifinal official canvass, are updated until each county completes its vote count.
—Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
The results have been tangible.
—Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Initial testing on the knee was not that optimistic about George’s outlook, but the organization is still awaiting the official results, a source said.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Downtown has received significant investment, but the results have not met expectations.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for results
Noun
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The city’s financial situation remains precarious, its crime problems still felt acutely, and its public schools are still struggling to produce acceptable student outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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His family went without answers for five decades — until genealogy advancements allowed investigators to crack the cold case by linking human remains found at a waste transfer station in Pima County to Sipfle's family, per KVOA and KOLD.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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The most painful part of the quarter-long dry spell was that Oklahoma City seemed to have all the answers during San Antonio’s explosive first half.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The villa layout works great for families needing space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Churning out lazy, uninspired movies no longer works, even if they're attached to a previously important brand name.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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There’s also Margo’s roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a delightfully nerdy cosplayer who turns out to be the most steadfast support-giver in Margo’s life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Only about 1 out of 10 thyroid nodules turns out to be cancerous.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The controversy has reignited debate over harm-reduction policies, which seek to reduce the health consequences of drug use through services such as clean syringes, smoking supplies, overdose-reversal medication and connections to treatment and housing services.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Past contestants warn of real consequences from sleuthing and online discourse.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Microchip Technology — The semiconductor stock rallied 12% after Microchip released revenue information for its data center solutions business unit.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Most believe there could be solutions through civil dialog, there are answers in the middle, and there is destructive disunity at the fringes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
Verb
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At the end, a giant Rodrigo picks up the hospital as the camera pans out to reveal that the hospital is a diorama and Rodrigo is in the process of moving.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former Biden administration official, follows at 25%.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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This follows a series of antitrust victories against the NCAA and power conferences that have upended a system long inhibiting players’ abilities to fully benefit from the wealth their talents generated.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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“Results.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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