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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the frequent computer crashes are an unexpected result of the new security software we installed
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as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
a nonpartisan panel of experts did the math on the proposed tax cuts and spending programs and the result was an $800 billion federal deficit
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Recent Examples of result
Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Climate change and the natural disasters that result increase the need for all of these storage sites.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
True influence will result from leading with purpose, not performance.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Climate change and the natural disasters that result increase the need for all of these storage sites.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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But even more people avoid the worst outcomes of colon cancer by getting screened early and as often as is recommended.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The outcome of Kaley’s lawsuit could help guide how around 1,500 similar lawsuits against social media companies are resolved.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His answer is ambitious and old-fashioned.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In Fallout, the answers are much more simple — a dangerous combo of eugenics and out-of-control capitalism.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pivotal says years of real-world flight data across its fleet continue to shape how the aircraft performs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The rocket's upper stage also performed as expected.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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American figure skater Amber Glenn fired back at critics on Tuesday following her gold medal victory in the team event at the Winter Olympics.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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That begins with limiting visibility, then challenging language and identity, followed by removing symbols.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Disruption and pain resultant from competition could lead to growth in order to weather the competition.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
31 Jan. 2026
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That harvesting process gave the resultant kriek its name, Handgeplukte (Flemish for hand-picked).—
Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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But women could very well be the solution to the entire problem as their numbers are growing in the competitive space.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mammals and reptiles were commonly treated with formalin before being stored in alcohol, while invertebrates were often preserved directly in formaldehyde or mixed solutions containing additives such as glycerol or propylene glycol.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Harald’s physical health has deteriorated in recent years, requiring Haakon to act as regent on occasion.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jeff D'Onofrio, chief financial officer of the newspaper owned by Jeff Bezos, will serve as acting publisher and CEO, the Post said, according to Reuters.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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If one of today’s assumptions (or chain links) turns out to later be contradicted or overthrown, that is no failure on anyone’s part.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny retains a huge following, though, setting up what has turned out to be a significant cultural clash on the sidelines of the big game.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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