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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
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In 18 innings of play Sunday against Colorado, the Mets managed only a single run, which is on par with their results this season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Achievement means so much more than just the accolades, the business results and the promotions or career milestones.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
First-quarter results last night were better than expected.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The results appear in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
If the state Supreme Court agrees with the lower court, the results from Tuesday's vote could be rendered moot.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In 18 innings of play Sunday against Colorado, the Mets managed only a single run, which is on par with their results this season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Achievement means so much more than just the accolades, the business results and the promotions or career milestones.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
First-quarter results last night were better than expected.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The results appear in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
If the state Supreme Court agrees with the lower court, the results from Tuesday's vote could be rendered moot.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for results
Noun
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 1969, the chaos theory founder Edward Lorenz articulated the Butterfly Effect, in which a single, small action in one area can lead to broader, unexpected outcomes in others.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, Spacek said her doctor offered no answers.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The people who run the institutions Americans inhabit day-to-day have their own answers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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But the slow realization that Snake Rob was a genuine threat who would ultimately run the game was especially satisfying and a reminder of how well The Traitors works as an all-star showcase and narrative machine, even in its fourth season.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 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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College is the time to develop one’s voice, and that requires both the courage to take a position and the maturity to reckon with the consequences.—
Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Rather than demonstrating American power, the conflict has pulled the US into a deeply unpopular and seemingly intractable confrontation with spiraling global economic consequences.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The second-busiest port in the world, Singapore has the potential to play a significant role in shaping practical, scalable solutions for improving the sustainability of global maritime trade.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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If your mom’s kitchen or apartment is tight on space, lean into vertical solutions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 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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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Publix follows all federal, state and local laws.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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“Results.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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