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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
Dennis Lin, New York Times, 17 June 2025
In May, Amy popped up in the feeds of over 25 million TikTok users with a video that documented the dramatic results of her breast reduction.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 June 2025
Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 June 2025
There was a resulting scuffle involving Reese, Nelson-Ododa and Charles, and Charles and Reese were both assessed technical fouls after the exchange.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
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Noun
Monday night’s 6-3 loss to the Dodgers brought mixed results.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 17 June 2025
In May, Amy popped up in the feeds of over 25 million TikTok users with a video that documented the dramatic results of her breast reduction.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
Captured by onboard cameras embedded in the car, the resulting footage is designed for broadcast, using specific color spaces and codecs.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 June 2025
There was a resulting scuffle involving Reese, Nelson-Ododa and Charles, and Charles and Reese were both assessed technical fouls after the exchange.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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His mother, who felt that the men might escape from Guatemala’s notoriously dysfunctional prison system, considered capital punishment the safest outcome.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Ultimately, the most important part of Friday’s game, beyond the outcome, is the continued development of Horton.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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And then what happens when taxpayers are given the wrong answer?—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Generative Al is seen by some as an answer to this crisis : a near magical tool that can produce words, images and sounds from a simple and vague description.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Or, indeed, of the lyrics of the song performed by — checks notes — Vikina and Richaelio.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The only headliner to perform was country hitmaker Luke Combs on Thursday, who made history as the festival's first-ever country headliner.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Verb
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But overshadowing much of his testimony will be the Pentagon's decision to send some 4,800 troops, including 700 Marines, to Los Angeles following several days of clashes between protesters and law enforcement there.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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When Austin and Phoenix cleared the way for semiconductor expansion, billions in private investment followed.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, surface pesticides on fruits were most effectively removed by a baking soda solution.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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For Marsh, a first-year coach, time is now essential to create solutions for his team.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Waheed spent several months shooting one video while teaching himself writing, filming, editing, and acting.—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The complaint alleges that Boelter acted with intent to kill, using a firearm, in attacks against four individuals, including two who were elected officials.—
Audrey Conklin , Bill Melugin , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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And no group turns out more reliably than Black women, whose rate reaches an impressive 77%.—
Sharon Sewell-Fairman,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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Her presence turns out to be a godsend when, a few minutes into the ceremony, the place is swarmed by armed mercenaries (Stephen Dorff plays their leader).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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