as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one expected outcome of hard work is greater success
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Recent Examples of outcome
The outcome of the Republican contest will determine whether Thompson faces a new challenger or a rematch against Eller, who previously sought the seat.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
Parents and City Council members argued families were brought into the conversation too late and that the outcome appeared predetermined.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The outcome of those cases was not immediately available.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The Panthers should be rooting for that outcome.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
Parents and City Council members argued families were brought into the conversation too late and that the outcome appeared predetermined.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The outcome of those cases was not immediately available.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The Panthers should be rooting for that outcome.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcome
Noun
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One of the hosts yelled repeatedly about the results, complained about just about everything and dropped a lot of F-bombs.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The brothers faced a few unsuccessful trials before achieving the final result.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Tuesday, Johansson’s resumption of his posting as a winger on the Wild’s second line meant the resultant shuffling gave Nico Sturm the night off.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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Asian stocks rose on Friday as oil prices fell, easing concerns about global energy prices and a potential resultant spike in inflation.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The horse is very confused by your utter lack of consideration as to the consequences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jones was stuck on his left hip, a consequence of his gamble to lunge for a steal on the pass to Gilgeous-Alexander.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Along with their sleek styles (no cheesy paisley patterns here), these cases are filled with extra pockets and compartments to ensure easy access to your favorite products and tools.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Among the Afipsky refinery's products are diesel fuels and natural gasoline that can be used to make jet fuel or petrol.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcome. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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