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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
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The suit claimed the breach was a direct result of Rite Aid’s failure to implement adequate cybersecurity procedures.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The resulting flow of nasal mucus is the nose’s effort to restore its salty nature.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Washington Post reported that the deaths were the result of a vehicle rollover.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The suit claimed the breach was a direct result of Rite Aid’s failure to implement adequate cybersecurity procedures.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
But one thing is clear: The city simply won’t be able to fill every budget hole or increased need resulting from federal actions.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The resulting flow of nasal mucus is the nose’s effort to restore its salty nature.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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Regardless of whether Tennessee looks back on this as a smart decision—on and off the field—in the future, one thing is for sure: the outcome of this situation will have a profound impact on contractual relationships between athletes and programs going forward.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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From her campaign headquarters in Quito, González emphatically rejected the outcome.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hints and the answers for today’s Quordle words are just ahead.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But while most saw the moment as a liberating one for women, Horsell saw it as another instance of a female playing top-level sport without the necessary support to perform at her best.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Playing live for people on the street, then climbing up on this massive couch to perform?—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
14 Apr. 2025
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Opta defines these sequences as an attempt on goal created after the defending side attack quickly following a regain of possession inside their own half.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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To not beat Ipswich, a team heading straight back to the Championship following last year’s promotion, home or away this season (Chelsea lost 2-0 in December’s reverse fixture), could be the difference between qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League or not.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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The fledgling software was effective, leading to the launch of the full Nectar iQ software solution to support businesses across any industry or sector of the economy.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Integration Isn’t Instant Deploying AI for sales order processing isn’t a plug-and-play solution.—
Uli Erxleben,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Teaching candidates who go through a four-year degree program or a high-quality alternative certification program spend many hours in classrooms watching effective teachers working with students and acting as student teachers themselves.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Christidis’ complaint says Sanchez-Medina, while acting as KLIP’s attorney, held $625,000 of the real estate deal’s $1.4 million in his trust account, but never turned it over to Morgan.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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None of them were pleased with how things turned out.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile huge audiences have turned out for Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez even deep-red places like Utah, while Sen. Cory Booker’s record-breaking marathon speech on the floor drew rapturous reactions.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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