results 1 of 2

plural of result

results

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of result

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of results
Noun
Both companies are betting that medicines modeled on human GLP-1 drugs can help regulate appetite in pets, and top-line results of their clinical trials are expected to be released later this year. Elsa Ohlen,carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026 Benchmark selection rationale, red-team findings and bias audit results, including inconclusive ones, must be documented rather than summarized. Akash Pugalia, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Hands-on combat testing is expected to shorten development cycles and improve validation of laboratory results. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 The results are made public quarterly via an agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 The office has not yet released the results of that investigation. Theresa Clift july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the Department of Buildings said earlier this week. Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Those results meant Norway had already qualified for the knockout stages, so rested 10 players as they were beaten 4-1 by France in their final group match. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026 An autopsy was conducted but results could take weeks, officials said. ABC News, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for results
Noun
  • The Post-Ipsos survey contrasted Democrats' current polling outcomes with 2018.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Democracies do not function well when large numbers of citizens believe outcomes are predetermined, rules are selectively applied, or political insiders decide which questions reach the ballot.
    Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • The questions and answers below have been edited for brevity and clarity.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Their answers range from convenience stores to burger joints to — gasp!
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Co-founded by Chris Quintos Cathcart and Tyler Boehm, Unapologetic Projects works with underrepresented creators to tell authentic stories.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • The same logic works beyond cases where the result is visible at payment.
    Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • If the film turns out to be as good as this trailer, Cruise (and Iñárritu) might be looking at another Oscar nomination.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • This turns out to be a parable about the long and winding road that runs from mere hypotheses through lab results and real-world data, and then on to solid truth.
    Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Both Skaug and House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, said in the release that Boise wasn’t following that law and both hinted at possible consequences.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • Stricter regulations The proposal also sets clearer expectations for how data center developers should engage with the Independence community, along with stricter guidelines around consequences for breaking city ordinances.
    Ilana Arougheti July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Adam Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Splendor, a 26+ year creative agency - building bold brands and solutions across B2B industries.
    Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The rise in the adoption of renewable energy technologies has resulted in a peak in demand for energy storage solutions as well.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Neither the cops nor the family were ever able to make contact with Simmons who was seen throwing a microwave, a lamp and several pots and pans out a rear window into the back yard.
    Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
  • If the industry pans out, the company says there’s the potential for collecting millions of tons a year.
    Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The investigation also follows a lawsuit Attorney General Ken Paxton filed against a Houston-area postpartum care center.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • The certification from DarkSky International follows Sun Valley Resort’s focus on limiting artificial light on the mountain and growing public awareness around light pollution.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Results.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on results

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster