as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the upshot of the court's ruling is that a number of communities will now have to change their gun laws
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Recent Examples of upshot
Audi The practical upshot of SDVs, unlike older cars with their single-function black boxes, is that everything on an SDV should be updatable.
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
What’s more, with the market set to see higher OPEC production of around 1 million bpd and yet more pressure from the Trump White House in favor of lower prices at the pump, there’s little potential for a near-term upshot for oil.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Ramsey financial fallout Among the unfortunate upshots of a likely trade involving Jalen Ramsey, who is looking to be dealt:
Miami will take a significant cap hit if he’s traded before June 1.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
What matters is the resurgent white nationalism whose menace hangs over Aber’s story, the inevitable upshot (or so Aber suggests) of Germany’s refusal to reckon thoroughly with its fascist past, in which the roots of present-day anti-immigrant feeling and policy are buried.
—Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
What’s more, with the market set to see higher OPEC production of around 1 million bpd and yet more pressure from the Trump White House in favor of lower prices at the pump, there’s little potential for a near-term upshot for oil.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Ramsey financial fallout Among the unfortunate upshots of a likely trade involving Jalen Ramsey, who is looking to be dealt:
Miami will take a significant cap hit if he’s traded before June 1.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
What matters is the resurgent white nationalism whose menace hangs over Aber’s story, the inevitable upshot (or so Aber suggests) of Germany’s refusal to reckon thoroughly with its fascist past, in which the roots of present-day anti-immigrant feeling and policy are buried.
—Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upshot
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The quality of the NFL’s officiating has become one of the sport's most persistent controversies, with fans, players and coaches regularly questioning calls that can determine the outcome of games.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Mission Cloud brings the expertise to harness these AI cloud services effectively—helping businesses build fast, measure AI cloud outcomes, and turn strategic ambition into measurable business results.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using a red filter will lessen the impact of red objects in the resultant B&W photo.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The resultant working group recommended that the TWC develop a wage supplement or bonus plan for childcare workers—requiring an investment of more than $2 billion.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The tense music and security cam footage seem to suggest this isn’t over, that Cooper could face consequences for hurting the guy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now there is hard evidence this all is getting very real, with consequences for everyone who pays an electric bill.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Upshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upshot. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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