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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
Bass has been quicker to respond this time around, announcing a nightly curfew for downtown, warning of consequences for those who vandalize or commit violence and spelling out the real-world impacts of the ICE arrests on her constituents.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The small tweak could have big consequences for the Keys, the only place in Florida with state controls on growth.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
When my family entered this country, my parents warned me of the possible consequences.
—Esther Lin, Time, 12 June 2025
The alternative to a deal is an extensive military campaign—most likely, a direct war between Iran and Israel—with unpredictable consequences.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The small tweak could have big consequences for the Keys, the only place in Florida with state controls on growth.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
When my family entered this country, my parents warned me of the possible consequences.
—Esther Lin, Time, 12 June 2025
The alternative to a deal is an extensive military campaign—most likely, a direct war between Iran and Israel—with unpredictable consequences.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequence
Noun
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Looking at their most recent quarterly results, things are still looking good.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Investors are valuing OpenAI as essential infrastructure (not a startup anymore), considered to be in the same league as cloud computing or semiconductors, highlighting the strategic importance of foundational AI models.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Weyman didn’t have long to prepare for the massive character milestone, but emphasized the importance of dialect to his portrayal of the Grey Wanderer.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The film sardonically conjures a golden age of interventionist arrogance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Here are the more common ways insecurities can manifest themselves: • Confidence will turn into arrogance.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Conclusion Storage has a significant impact on AI inference.—
Abel Gordon,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The second is inference, which is the day-to-day use of AI models.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
Noun
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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
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But the volatility and timing of rate changes will depend on the outcome of the ongoing legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and on possible capacity changes related to the introduction of the U.S. port docking fees on Chinese ships, which are uncertain.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
Noun
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These drinks were likely of social, religious and medical significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Leverage Local Influencers Local influencers are able to reveal the value and significance of a domestic product.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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As long as the world remains fixated on the Jews and Israel, Islamists and their allies can use their overwhelming numbers (and, yes, their financial superiority) to flood the zone with demonizing propaganda and portray themselves as the good guys.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The company reports that comparative tests consistently confirm its superiority over traditional elastomers, especially after aggressive industrial processing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 June 2025
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Although the worldwide disclosure is technically required only if the estate claims deductions or treaty benefits, omitting the information can possibly cause the return to be treated as incomplete.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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State and local tax deduction Among the provisions that spurred extensive debate in the House was one allowing residents to deduct more in state and local taxes on their federal returns, known as SALT.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
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“Consequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequence. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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