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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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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
The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Venkata Ramya Ganti,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Nevertheless, their family and the Fernandezes are left with the permanent consequences of that day.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The most egregious claims portray fossil fuels and global warming as beneficial, while denying the fact that burning fossil fuels raises global temperatures, which increase flooding, drought, sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change.
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Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
But that those scientists then faced career consequences as a result.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Now there’s a new form of cosmetic enhancement in the entertainment business, but keeping it quiet has consequences for all.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
For Rhonda Campbell, a victim services advocate with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the consequences of drunk driving are deeply personal.
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Conor McGill,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Venkata Ramya Ganti,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Nevertheless, their family and the Fernandezes are left with the permanent consequences of that day.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The most egregious claims portray fossil fuels and global warming as beneficial, while denying the fact that burning fossil fuels raises global temperatures, which increase flooding, drought, sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change.
—
Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
But that those scientists then faced career consequences as a result.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Now there’s a new form of cosmetic enhancement in the entertainment business, but keeping it quiet has consequences for all.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
For Rhonda Campbell, a victim services advocate with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the consequences of drunk driving are deeply personal.
—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
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As campaigns begin taking shape for the midterm elections in November, the outcomes in the New York primaries are likely to remain part of a larger national debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
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The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
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Traders had to guess whether the Fed had modified the FFR based on inferences drawn from prices in the bond market.
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This requires dealing with contradictory sources, making inferences, performing many web searches, and more, but neither model had any trouble with any of it.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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No plaintiff wants to end up paying taxes on money that goes to their lawyer, and there is a lot of confusion about tax deductions for legal fees.
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The couple might also be able to reduce his tax exposure through deductions and expenses.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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Third, confirm that worksite assumptions and wage-level determinations are defensible under the new rule, especially for remote or multi-location roles.
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The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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