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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one corollary of the rise of television was a massive makeover of radio's programming
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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
increased taxes—or expanding deficits—are the inevitable corollary to any new government spending program
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Recent Examples of corollary
An important corollary to this is that the cognitive processes that became dysfunctional in these individuals are normally crucial to maintaining our social identity — our relationships to other people — as well as our personal identity.
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Masud Husain,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
As a corollary to that, however, Karlsson has also logged very little ice time playing with any of Vancouver’s top-six forwards.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2026
As a corollary to this, programs produced by a platform’s documentary department are not eligible for a Daytime Emmy (submit them at News & Doc Emmys or Primetime Emmys instead).
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
The board voted unanimously to support the CPC proposal, with the corollary that community planning groups also be given time.
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Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Masud Husain,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
As a corollary to that, however, Karlsson has also logged very little ice time playing with any of Vancouver’s top-six forwards.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2026
As a corollary to this, programs produced by a platform’s documentary department are not eligible for a Daytime Emmy (submit them at News & Doc Emmys or Primetime Emmys instead).
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
The board voted unanimously to support the CPC proposal, with the corollary that community planning groups also be given time.
—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corollary
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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This look leans more subdued and boho with its all-black layers and accessories, but feel free to experiment with contrasting tones and more color for a bolder result.
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And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game?
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Then the other part of it was really kind of finished with Niwel’s beautiful harmonic accompaniment.
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What Othram testing could mean in Murdaugh’s case The request for Othram testing does not mean the unknown DNA will change the outcome of Murdaugh’s case.
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The outcome, coupled with a result in the previous game, keeps alive the potential for a Colombia-Argentina quarterfinal here next Saturday, July 11.
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The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.
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Justices Thomas and Jackson focused in part on the court’s notorious 1857 decision called Dred Scott, which ruled a slave couldn’t be a citizen or claim the resultant rights and privileges.
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Her approach is shaped by years spent in active production environments, where decisions often carry consequences, and projects demand a balance between creative ambition and practical reality.
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But many politicians on the right argued that the attacks were solely the consequence of Albanese’s failure to take antisemitism on Australian soil seriously.
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The product, used to manage swallowing difficulties, might cause NEC, the FDA said.
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The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
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“Corollary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corollary. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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