1
as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains
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2
as in inferences
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 consequences
At a time when the world seems more absurd than ever, the need has only grown for a deftly incisive voice with the courage to decry truthiness to power, regardless of consequences.
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Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2026
As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Among adult patients who have the capacity to make their own medical decisions, autonomy (with rare exceptions like suicide) generally wins out — even in scenarios, as in my field of adult intensive care unit (ICU) medicine, where the consequences can be dire.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The consequences show up later, when the system runs out of slack.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Of course, this guy reads every single online comment while complaining about the consequences of his actions.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Kudrow created a character who always did her best, never gave up and suffered the consequences.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2026
As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Among adult patients who have the capacity to make their own medical decisions, autonomy (with rare exceptions like suicide) generally wins out — even in scenarios, as in my field of adult intensive care unit (ICU) medicine, where the consequences can be dire.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The consequences show up later, when the system runs out of slack.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Of course, this guy reads every single online comment while complaining about the consequences of his actions.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Kudrow created a character who always did her best, never gave up and suffered the consequences.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Certain lower-risk administrative technologies are expressly excluded, including spreadsheets requiring human analysis, workflow management and routing tools, and systems that simply organize or summarize information without generating predictions or inferences.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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With this data, scientists can draw inferences about consciousness.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Important parts of a patient’s history can be too hastily discounted as red herrings; test results can come back that don’t easily fit with the story that has been told.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The league moved the draft to Chicago for two years, saw tremendous results and it's become a main attraction, especially for cities that wouldn't be in position for a Super Bowl.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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There is arguably no issue that unifies the online gambling community more than repealing a new tax rule capping gambling deductions to 90% of losses.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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In other words, these deductions can be significant, particularly for recipients whose Social Security benefits are already modest.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Gaff ultimately admitted to his crimes in open court and provided details consistent with the determinations of police investigations, according to police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 3rd House of Communication, illuminating messages, conversations, errands, and daily decisions with unusual clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Presidential records are essential for the transfer of power between Administrations and helping lawmakers understand how past decisions were made.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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