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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
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The resulting crowds, at places like La Rambla street and in the adjacent Gothic quarter, the oldest part of town, are partly to blame for the ire among Barcelona’s residents.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
However, the results of studies are mixed, and the relationship between these medicines and nutrients is unclear.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Energy Innovation said this significant increase is due to the declining deployment of new energy resources, which will result from the bill's passage.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The resulting crowds, at places like La Rambla street and in the adjacent Gothic quarter, the oldest part of town, are partly to blame for the ire among Barcelona’s residents.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Verb
The result is creamy, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to be crave-worthy without feeling heavy.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
However, the results of studies are mixed, and the relationship between these medicines and nutrients is unclear.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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But expect the outcome of the race to potentially be controversial.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In the pilot program, the U.S. Department of Education offered Pell grants for short-term training for students who wouldn’t otherwise qualify and compared their outcomes to those without grants.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The simple answer is to take advantage of the freedom of a world unruled by clocks and get outside at all hours of day and night.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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The answer to the betting debate may help determine who has regulatory authority over its platform, and in turn, whether the financial technology upstart can continue to exist in its current form in all 50 states.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Cauley is on her own tour, performing four shows a week in different cities across the U.S., and will be headlining at Zanie's Comedy Club on July 31.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at Rogers Stadium on July 07, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Amtrak warned riders to expect delays on the Northeast Corridor line Tuesday morning, following torrential downpours and flooding in the New York region overnight.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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London came in at number two, followed by Hong Kong, Monaco, and Zurich.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Noun
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 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
Noun
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By applying relentless pressure, providing education to the public, and offering alternative solutions, the HFC helped secure significant savings for the American people in the final piece of legislation.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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As far as internal solutions, Javier Assad (oblique) and Jameson Taillon (calf) are progressing but not that close to returning.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Rinke, the least-Trumpy candidate in the 2022 GOP gubernatorial primary, has been acting like a nominee-in-waiting ever since.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Notable Music acts: Big Boi, The Beatbox Collective, The Black Keys.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The mirror had been covered with a cloth, a gentle precaution in case our reflections turned out to be too startling.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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That hits Warner’s own legacy especially hard, because Theo turned out to be the best comedic foil for Cliff.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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