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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one corollary of the rise of television was a massive makeover of radio's programming
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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
increased taxes—or expanding deficits—are the inevitable corollary to any new government spending program
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Recent Examples of corollary
But lately Dreher’s insights have come with an ominous political corollary.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
My own family history contains a corollary.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
This tallies with other reports and the corollary that the Dynamic Island would shrink.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Tacitus points readers to the prevalence and thus the normalization and commonness of this rhetoric, which can become an inseparable corollary of a program of making war.
—Timothy Joseph, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for corollary
Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
My own family history contains a corollary.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
This tallies with other reports and the corollary that the Dynamic Island would shrink.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Tacitus points readers to the prevalence and thus the normalization and commonness of this rhetoric, which can become an inseparable corollary of a program of making war.
—Timothy Joseph, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corollary
Noun
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Speak up to create results that show integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most of the games Gordon has missed this season have been the result of a recurring right hamstring strain.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Around the world, church organizations play important accompaniment roles.—
John Shattuck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Singers may perform with live piano accompaniment or a cappella.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The same way that alcohol affects people differently, mixing alcohol and CBD can cause different outcomes in different people.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 100 Best leaders focus on what’s effective, not simply efficient—on outcomes, not just usage.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Then came the attack on Iran, with the resultant manufacturing of consent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The consequences were manifold.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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This gap has real consequences, the authors argue.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nurse was among the 76ers’ contingent scouting the Duke product leading into the 2025 NBA Draft.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Mead Johnson discontinued the product.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Corollary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corollary. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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