result (in)

verb

ri-ˈzəlt How to pronounce result (in) (audio)
Definition of result (in)next
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)
  1. cause
  2. create
  3. bring
  4. generate
  5. prompt
  6. do
Verb
  • An ankle injury caused Williams to miss two games last season — October losses to the Vikings and the Bengals — after not practicing those weeks.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of cause
Verb
  • Colorado’s 8th District, the state’s newest congressional district, was created during the 2021 redistricting process and designed to be an evenly split swing district.
    Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Their dedication brings Saratoga’s rich history and vibrant landscape to life, creating a place where everyone can feel connected and inspired.
    Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of create
Verb
  • The combination brought them their second straight NBA Cup win — a 123-118 final.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Then on Tuesday, a storm will bring snow, though the latest models show totals generally under six inches.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bring
Verb
  • The bond will generate an average of $9.2 million annually over its lifetime.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.
    Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of generate
Verb
  • Irvine switched from at-large to district council elections this year, prompting this unique two-year term.
    Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Fewer than 5,000 of the top-line sedans sold in 2023, with its tally tumbling prompting Genesis to revise the 2025 models.
    James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of prompt
Verb
  • Shout out to our friends at TMZ who did the most insightful original reporting.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Local health officials are working to reach everyone who may have had contact with the infected individual, and they are expected to do so in this case, said Preston Merchant, a spokesman for the San Mateo County health department.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of do
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result (in)

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“Result (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result%20%28in%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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