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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
a mistake that was of no great consequence
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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
a junior executive who strutted around the office with all of the consequence of a peacock in pinstripes
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as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
I am able to deduce several consequences from those premises
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Recent Examples of consequence
But for most people, the worst consequence is a passive-aggressive reminder to follow all crew instructions.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
What are the legal consequences of trespassing in Texas?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
This is just the world that these characters exist in, and there are going to be consequences for a lot of actions.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
The rule doesn't lay out what the consequences are for teachers and other staff members who don't comply.
—Sabine Martin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
What are the legal consequences of trespassing in Texas?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
This is just the world that these characters exist in, and there are going to be consequences for a lot of actions.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
The rule doesn't lay out what the consequences are for teachers and other staff members who don't comply.
—Sabine Martin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequence
Noun
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Pitching was considered more of a question mark going into this season with injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea along with the losses of Luis Severino and Jose Quintana in free agency, but the results are a good development.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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To one pursuing the even tenor of his usual routine, the chewing of coca gives no especial sensation, in fact the only result seems to be a negative one, an absence of the customary desire for food and sleep.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Wicked gives a voice to the original story of The Wizard of Oz's two warring witches, Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, offering a heartfelt look at the importance of friendship and the nuances of politics.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The future is incredibly inspiring as the brand continues to create awareness around the importance of fitness, movement and wellness.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.—
Joao Mendes-Roter,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The remaining 60 percent is inference, where power consumption figures are less spectacular but add up over time.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Mar. 2025
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Accounting For The Lack Of Human Cognitive Shortcuts One crucial but overlooked factor in AI bot training is the absence of human cognitive shortcuts—intuition, emotional inference and implicit understanding.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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It’s frequently discussed that having a doula improves outcomes, including shorter labor and fewer interventions.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The outcomes of these talks could alter American access to Japan's lucrative auto and electronics markets, and potentially affect agricultural exports, too.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Levi Strauss Museum takes visitors through Strauss’ journey, from his birth to his immigration to the U.S. Floors are dedicated to the history of jeans, featuring rare piece, and highlight the garment’s socio-cultural significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Colossal is leaning into the pop culture significance of its invention, including setting up the pups for a photo shoot on the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones, courtesy of Peter Jackson.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The hypocrisies of what might be called humanity’s delusions of superiority suggest the need for deeper questioning.—
Billy J. Stratton,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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His superiority was self-evident, like the rays of the sun.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Policymakers also have tools to help keep capital flowing—enhanced depreciation allowances and broader deductions for intangible drilling costs could spur reinvestment without upending the broader fiscal framework that has served the industry well.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Congress should look to lower tax rates, not raise taxes by denying deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses like state business taxes.—
Ryan Ellis,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Consequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequence. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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