as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the mix of icy conditions and rush-hour traffic resulted in a number of accidents on the interstate
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result (in)
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When things aren’t quite right Sometimes weather conditions cause botrytis, powdery mildew, rust or blackspot on susceptible roses.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025 -
Particles from the Canadian wildfire smoke can cause minor symptoms, such as mild eye or throat irritation, or more serious heart and lung issues in some cases, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This is a rare moment of consensus that might bring hope to a region long plagued by despair, if the US and Israel decide to engage.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Control rods are used to control the speed of the reactions that generate nuclear fission, and in turn nuclear energy.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The German champions are the fifth-highest-earning club in world football, according to Deloitte, and consistently profitable, generating a £135m pre-tax surplus in the past five seasons.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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In 2013, partially prompted by the walkway collapse, the Austin City Council created the Repeat Offender Program.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Deadly gunfire broke out at a North Water Street nightclub this month, extending a decades-long span of violence that has left three people dead and prompted nearly 250 calls to law enforcement in close to a decade.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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No matter what Ulla was doing, Mala had to be doing that and something better, Ulla complained.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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However, those whose closets are truly bursting at the seams may need to do so even more often.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Result (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result%20%28in%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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