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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
But their consequences will not.
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The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
This divide has serious consequences for gender equality and economic opportunity.
—Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Both threatened the store clerk with guns, but Stanley was the only one to face consequences for the robbery.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
After conviction in adult court, minors typically have to deal with harsh prison conditions and the consequences of having a felony record for the rest of their lives.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
These landscapes are already burning, with harsh human consequences.
—Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
While authenticity builds trust, exposing your real thoughts to a broader, unchosen audience can have unintended consequences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Working Long Days Can Be Risky Impaired performance due to long shifts can have disastrous consequences.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Additionally, these controls can help prevent the inadvertent sharing of information with third parties, which can also have serious consequences.
—Chris Novak, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
This divide has serious consequences for gender equality and economic opportunity.
—Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Both threatened the store clerk with guns, but Stanley was the only one to face consequences for the robbery.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
After conviction in adult court, minors typically have to deal with harsh prison conditions and the consequences of having a felony record for the rest of their lives.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
These landscapes are already burning, with harsh human consequences.
—Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
While authenticity builds trust, exposing your real thoughts to a broader, unchosen audience can have unintended consequences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Working Long Days Can Be Risky Impaired performance due to long shifts can have disastrous consequences.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Additionally, these controls can help prevent the inadvertent sharing of information with third parties, which can also have serious consequences.
—Chris Novak, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
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Now they're also being used to try to bring about outcomes no jurist can hand down in judgment.Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
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Together, these platforms embody the strategic and tactical value of CAS in modern warfare, saving lives and shaping outcomes.Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
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Should cannabis become legal on a federal level, Marte could access federal tax deductions for payroll and other business expenses, and expanded banking options with lower fees.Tom Huddleston Jr.,Eric Clark, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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In college — with scores capped at a 10 — routines are all about achieving perfection, with minimal, if any, deductions.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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None of the New York evidence matters in the extradition hearings; the hearings aren’t probable cause determinations.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Homeland Security, which makes such determinations, has designated the upcoming 2025 certification as a national special security event.Avery Lotz, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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How to Get Zendaya’s 2025 Golden Globes Hair Even though Zendaya looked like a million dollars on the red carpet (as always), most of the products used to get her Hollywood waves are under $20.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025
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The exciting part is what bartenders have been able to accomplish in terms of crafting these new products into delicious non-alcoholic options, really elevating the category and bringing in variety.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Real-time data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices across supply chains and stores can provide immediate insights, helping retailers make quick decisions about replenishment, stock levels and promotions based on current conditions.Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Remember that actions follow choices/decisions based on a strategy/framework/approach/guiding principles (how) to deliver a mission/objective/goal (what) in order to achieve a purpose/intent (why).George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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