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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
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The trial was conducted in 1954, and the results were announced in April 1955.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
But now, along with her mother, Abi agreed to have the resulting photographs, and her name, published here.
—Gina Ferazzi, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Noun
The result will be a 20-year master plan to be approved later this year by the NICTD board of directors.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The trial was conducted in 1954, and the results were announced in April 1955.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Verb
Temperatures inside the engine would reach nearly 5,000° Fahrenheit, boiling the hydrogen and driving the resulting gas through a nozzle, generating thrust.
—Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
But now, along with her mother, Abi agreed to have the resulting photographs, and her name, published here.
—Gina Ferazzi, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Noun
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But some critics have noted his erratic behavior, such as his Nazi-like gesture at a rally, garbled answers during interviews, and frequent insults of top Trump officials.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 May 2025
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That included two — Matt G. and Gaurav A. — who only had Carolina left on their entry, meaning they were guaranteed a correct answer.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Tate McRae, Ed Sheeran and Mariah Carey are among the artists slated to perform at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartMedia announced Tuesday morning.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran are among the artists set to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The attacks into Sumy follow a Kremlin directive on May 21 that the military create buffer zones inside northern Ukraine – in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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What is this nagging discomfort that's seeming to follow me around?—
Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 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
Noun
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The Civic Committee, Civic Federation and Better Government Association have consistently advocated for comprehensive solutions to address this major, intractable issue.—
Derek Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Daimler Truck Financial Services USA provides financing and leasing solutions for the North America division.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Expansion process As Daly noted in a Q&A with The Athletic two weeks ago, the league doesn’t anticipate opening a traditional expansion process as much as continuing to listen to interested parties and perhaps acting on it from there at some point in time.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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One of the 12 victims was a child when her family fled the Nazis during the Holocaust, said Ginger Delgado of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, who is acting as a spokesperson for the family of the woman, who doesn’t want her name used.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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If all turns out well, Kirby is scheduled to be back on the mound on Sunday, June 8 against the Los Angeles Angels.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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There turned out to be other benefits too: More money and prestige made American universities the best in the world.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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