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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
Zach Boetto, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Health care, housing, and education would be built to be affordable, driven by real results from the bottom up--not by party interests trickling down.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
The results of the follow-up inspection have not yet been published.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Past statements or e-mails can be taken out of context, with dangerous results, so carefully phrase your statements in board meetings or in e-mails, — and avoid intemperate or sarcastic remarks.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
In both cases, the results exceeded my expectations.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
The results can add up quickly, and English has seen the impact firsthand.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
AeroMap has been validated against NASA wind tunnel data, with results showing close agreement between its predictions and experimental measurements, indicating its suitability for sustainable aircraft development, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
When severe wind strikes Southern California, the results can be destructive and deadly.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Health care, housing, and education would be built to be affordable, driven by real results from the bottom up--not by party interests trickling down.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
The results of the follow-up inspection have not yet been published.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Past statements or e-mails can be taken out of context, with dangerous results, so carefully phrase your statements in board meetings or in e-mails, — and avoid intemperate or sarcastic remarks.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
In both cases, the results exceeded my expectations.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
The results can add up quickly, and English has seen the impact firsthand.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
AeroMap has been validated against NASA wind tunnel data, with results showing close agreement between its predictions and experimental measurements, indicating its suitability for sustainable aircraft development, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for results
Noun
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Creative expression as a path to healing Art therapy offers a similar reset, focusing on expression rather than outcomes.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Regulators set clear, measurable goals—such as affordability, emissions reductions, reliability, customer service, and efficient grid utilization—and utilities are rewarded for meeting or exceeding those outcomes.—
Will Taylor,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Owner Mark Davis has failed for years to find answers, and this time around, Tom Brady appears to be taking control of the rebuild.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These Hokas are the rare travel shoe that works across all ages, activity levels, and destinations.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The company works closely with mental health professionals to ensure its technology aligns with clinical practice rather than replacing it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Compared to his ever-serious character on Heated Rivalry, Storrie turns out to have a real sense of humor about himself and a willingness to commit to a bit.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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What brings them back into each other's orbit is the murder of Rachel Hopkins (Jamie Tisdale), a figure who turns out to be key to both of their lives.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Other nations, such as Argentina, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela and Zimbabwe, have also seen their executive branches wrest power from their respective central banks, to disastrous economic consequences, Gimbel said.—
Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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The legal consequences of the shooting were exhausting and convoluted—not because the system was dragging its feet but because a thoroughgoing judiciary insisted on doing its work.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This demonstrates that the precious metal-free and therefore highly scalable electrode technology is more efficient than the significantly more complex solutions based on expensive and critical precious metals, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Commercial grout cleaners can be more effective than DIY solutions since these cleaners have a higher concentration of penetrating chemicals.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The camera pans out to the hallway as visitors flee, while the gorilla’s roar echoes loudly in the background.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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There’s drag, and then there’s the drag-on-drag of girls playing boys playing girls playing… well, however that flow chat pans out.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The recall follows another salmonella outbreak last October stemming from a different super greens product sold at Sam's Club.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The telenovella follows a woman who is about to get married, while also being in love with another man, and includes several plot twists, cleverly woven intermingled with scenes of the country’s landmark destinations and informative safety instructions for flight passengers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Results.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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