1
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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2
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
Noun
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The best way to overcome this skepticism is to speak their language and tie coaching outcomes to measurable business metrics like team productivity, retention rates and innovation cycles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This precise resource allocation reduces compute usage, cooling requirements and costs—all without sacrificing business outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Premier League has previously punished Everton and Nottingham Forest with points deductions for breaching PSR.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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One policy solution to address worsening inequality, is reducing federal tax deductions for mortgage interest and local property taxes and creating tax credits for rental payments.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Administrative law judges would have 180 days after petitions are filed to make final determinations.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, a maximum of three artists are allowed to be selected and determinations are made by a private vote.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Or make good decisions with the puck.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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On the most recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Pompeo to weigh in on some of Meredith Grey’s most questionable decisions on ABC’s long-running medical drama, including sleeping with friend and colleague George O’Malley (Knight).—
John Russell,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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