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as in outcome
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 answer
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 result
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
To make things more interesting, there will be a bonus point if a player is the only one to get a scoreline or result correct.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Officials said the move was the result of these companies failing to formally register with the government.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The storm can result from the arrival of a CME, or an eruption of solar material and magnetic fields, at Earth.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
To make things more interesting, there will be a bonus point if a player is the only one to get a scoreline or result correct.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Stay tuned for fight week coverage culminating in a live results piece and more.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Officials said the move was the result of these companies failing to formally register with the government.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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Local organizations are training AI models on regional medical data to improve healthcare outcomes.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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With an outside agency taking the lead, local officials hoped to mitigate concerns over conflicts of interest and inspire public trust in the investigation’s outcome, the county wrote last month in a letter to Bonta.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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These answers could come in the coming decades with future missions.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival, Shanghai is the first to set up a stage for performing bands.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Around the same time, police reported Tammy's death as suspicious and performed an autopsy, with her cause of death being declared asphyxiation.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The resultant meandering is pleasant, but much of the initial intrigue is lost when the uniqueness of the film’s concept becomes diluted.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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The resultant casualty levels were stunning.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The world might end up ruled by large technology companies that impose their solutions throughout entire continents, leaving little space for homegrown creativity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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An effective hair growth solution is less about fancy marketing claims, but formulas rooted in ingredients that can improve hair’s density and fullness while limiting breakage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sound department actually played the music that would overlay the scene as Dockery acted.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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How much has Charlie Sheen earned from acting?—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whatever turns out to be the motive of Kirk’s assassin, the websites Bluesky and Reddit were teeming with left-wing celebrations of his death.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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