as in results
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one expected outcome of hard work is greater success
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Recent Examples of outcomes
Those outcomes strengthen local labor markets and expand the nation’s talent pipeline.
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Anthony Hernandez,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Early introductions significantly reduce aggression between males and females, leading to more successful breeding outcomes.
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Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
On Kalshi, an internal team verifies outcomes against source reporting — typically within 12 hours of confirmation — with payouts landing about three hours after that; winners take $1 per winning share.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Morningstar found that outcomes were significantly better among higher-income Americans, those who are more likely to make substantial contributions and less likely to pull money from the accounts for other expenses.
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Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
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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Taylor Fishman,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
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Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Anthony Hernandez,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Early introductions significantly reduce aggression between males and females, leading to more successful breeding outcomes.
—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
On Kalshi, an internal team verifies outcomes against source reporting — typically within 12 hours of confirmation — with payouts landing about three hours after that; winners take $1 per winning share.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes.
—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Morningstar found that outcomes were significantly better among higher-income Americans, those who are more likely to make substantial contributions and less likely to pull money from the accounts for other expenses.
—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
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.
—
Taylor Fishman,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcomes
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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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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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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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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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As her business has expanded, her products are now available at Terrain, Joan’s on Third and the MoMA Design Store in addition to her website.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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“Outcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcomes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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