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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 M. Powell, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Accepting the results with a composed yet sobering tone, Shyne acknowledged the democracy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Mark Settle, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
There’s an immediate need to make aggressive spending cuts to help offset sharply rising interest expenses resulting from the prior administration’s funding mistakes and a need to raise revenue without cratering the economy.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
At the turn of the 20th century, America experienced social disruption, the result of a shift from a rural agrarian economy to an urban industrial economy.
—Dennis M. Powell, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Accepting the results with a composed yet sobering tone, Shyne acknowledged the democracy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
The artifacts resulting from real work are actionable in a business context.
—Mark Settle, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
There’s an immediate need to make aggressive spending cuts to help offset sharply rising interest expenses resulting from the prior administration’s funding mistakes and a need to raise revenue without cratering the economy.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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Putin spoke of it almost as a law of nature, never mentioning that the Kremlin enforced such outcomes.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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While different courts may reach different outcomes, the broader legal questions can percolate before the Supreme Court may ultimately step in with a resolution.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Looking for Wednesday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone, so be sure to check back with Newsweek daily for more hints, clues and answers.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Leave a comment View Comments Unwind back to standing, then perform the movement, rotating to the left.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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In its latest video demonstration, the G1 humanoid robot performs an array of impressive kung fu movements with remarkable balance and agility.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It’s found in the mind fog following the relief of a big win at work, the hours spent zoning out instead of caring for yourself by getting a good night’s sleep, and the failure to listen to your child tell you about their day due to an obsession with getting your inbox to zero.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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The tractor-trailers were partly submerged in Morey Pond on the Ashford-Union line following the collision, according to the warrant affidavit for the arrest of Desruisseaux.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Though the solutions to misclassifications might be varied, the problem mostly revolves around permits.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, the most promising solution lies with our managers.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The new Staple store at 21 Mercer Street acts as a community hub, incubating culture for generations to come.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Strong antivirus software acts as a digital shield, safeguarding against potential infections that could compromise personal data or device security.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Submission defense would turn out to be her Achilles’ heel throughout her career.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But their target turns out to be a boy named Jamie, played by Owen Cooper, who was fourteen during filming.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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