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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
Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Benefits of Data Lakehouse The study backs up the theory with real results.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The results of the review could lead to disciplinary action, changes in screening protocols or congressional scrutiny.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Headwinds tied to this policy removal have already shown up in UPS' results.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Understanding what and where to prioritize your training makes all the difference in your results.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Looking toward human use Although the study remains in its early stages, the results suggest a new approach for future therapies.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Google has yet to respond to further questions on the nature of the apparent glitch, which has wiped out COVID vaccine information in Maps while continuing to return results for other medical services and immunizations.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
These are results from benchmarks using Redis and Valkey.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Benefits of Data Lakehouse The study backs up the theory with real results.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The results of the review could lead to disciplinary action, changes in screening protocols or congressional scrutiny.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Headwinds tied to this policy removal have already shown up in UPS' results.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Understanding what and where to prioritize your training makes all the difference in your results.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Looking toward human use Although the study remains in its early stages, the results suggest a new approach for future therapies.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Google has yet to respond to further questions on the nature of the apparent glitch, which has wiped out COVID vaccine information in Maps while continuing to return results for other medical services and immunizations.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for results
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Boston’s ongoing inability to capitalize on such opportunities ensured fairly uneventful outcomes, though.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why our emotions shape financial outcomes Behavioral finance has shown for decades that the greatest risk to long-term success is often our own behavior.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The third walk-off loss in seven days resulted in a similar scene, with Scott buried in his locker and still searching for answers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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That’s all there is to it for today’s Quordle clues and answers.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Technology works, but scaling it to a level that meaningfully impacts global emissions is an entirely different challenge.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, the oil works as a specialized scalp treatment, too, or to provide nourishment during protective styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their journey takes a detour when her mom turns out to be a foul-mouthed truck driver, launching the trio into a cross-country odyssey filled with eccentric encounters, outrageous mishaps, and unexpected emotional revelations.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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My absolute favourite turns out to be 127, created in 1890 and named after the page on the ledger where its formula originally appeared.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The experience has also underscored the importance of social media in Nepal, as well as the consequences of government attempts to control the flow of online information.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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Often, the most innovative solutions come from combining AI insights with human wisdom from diverse sources.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its main goal is to meet the growing need for clean-energy solutions in modern defense.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Time will tell if this trade pans out well for the Packers in 2025, but if Parsons continues double-digit sacks, Green Bay will be a big problem this season.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Red Dead Redemption 2 follows an outlaw named Arthur Morgan, who's part of the Van der Linde gang.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author Carr and season 1 creator and showrunner David DiGilio, Dark Wolf follows Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) on his journey from the SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA special operations.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Results.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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