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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains
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as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
I am able to deduce several consequences from those premises
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Recent Examples of consequences
As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Anthropic settlement, authorial clout, and the psychological consequences of publishing a book.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising oil prices are one of the more immediate consequences of the war.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
As climate change drives hotter, drier, and more extreme weather, these microscopic threats are spreading farther and becoming more resilient — sometimes with deadly consequences.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The consequences of my father’s death were manifold.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Singh, however, argued that Jones was not coerced but fearful of the consequences.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Yes, but there are consequences for tapping in too early.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Anthropic settlement, authorial clout, and the psychological consequences of publishing a book.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising oil prices are one of the more immediate consequences of the war.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
As climate change drives hotter, drier, and more extreme weather, these microscopic threats are spreading farther and becoming more resilient — sometimes with deadly consequences.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The consequences of my father’s death were manifold.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Singh, however, argued that Jones was not coerced but fearful of the consequences.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Yes, but there are consequences for tapping in too early.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
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The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Astronomers have discussed three possible outcomes.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.—
Jenna Fryer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The form includes the deductions for tip income, overtime earnings, seniors and auto loan interest.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fifteen minutes later, the board reconvenes and compares conclusions before continuing the discussion.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their intensity and compression of timescale require curatorial decisions to be shaped by different tempos of attention.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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