as in consequent
coming as a result
frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game
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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a person's decision to purchase a certain automobile is often the resultant of an array of factors, ranging from the actual performance of the vehicle to the buyer's self-image
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Recent Examples of resultant
Marcus Weldon, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The researchers dissolved the samples in chemicals, then ran the resultant slurry through a centrifuge, which spun out a pellet of undissolved plastic.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
System 1 is then populated by System 2's processing of experiences in the world, and the resultant distillation of what works and therefore is the next best action (or word).
—Marcus Weldon, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The researchers dissolved the samples in chemicals, then ran the resultant slurry through a centrifuge, which spun out a pellet of undissolved plastic.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.
—Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resultant
Adjective
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With their heat-retaining infrastructure, cities create environments where dehydration and its consequent health issues become more prevalent.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Zelenskyy cancelled an election scheduled for spring 2024, saying it could not be held in the middle of an ongoing war and the consequent imposition of martial law, in accordance with the Ukrainian Constitution.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Friday’s result provided further clarity on the Heat’s draft pick situation.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Webb telescope observations could have occurred by chance or could be the result of previously unknown chemical processes at work on K2-18b.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest accruals that quickly add up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The consequences are disproportionately worse for families experiencing poverty that often lack the resources to help children catch up.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The precise extent of the cancellations and the specific products affected remain unclear.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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What are the essential products in your nighttime routine?—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Resultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resultant. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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