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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the frequent computer crashes are an unexpected result of the new security software we installed
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as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
a nonpartisan panel of experts did the math on the proposed tax cuts and spending programs and the result was an $800 billion federal deficit
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Recent Examples of result
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
But throughout the war, as a result of Israel targeting the arsenal and Hezbollah firing the rockets, Israeli officials have estimated that Hezbollah retains just 10% of its rockets.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
While fires at gas stations do occur, roughly three-quarters of them result from mechanical or electrical malfunctions—not from pumping gas.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But Saturday’s loss will hurt for a while, with Messi delivering a message to the team following the painful result.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
But throughout the war, as a result of Israel targeting the arsenal and Hezbollah firing the rockets, Israeli officials have estimated that Hezbollah retains just 10% of its rockets.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Verb
Swapping numbers can result from different motivations, Mann explained.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
While fires at gas stations do occur, roughly three-quarters of them result from mechanical or electrical malfunctions—not from pumping gas.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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The uncounted ballots would not have affected the outcome of the November statewide special election for Proposition 50, the county office said in a news release Wednesday.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The outcomes were especially positive for those with lung cancer.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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My answer includes local craft shows, art galleries, estate sales, antique shops, and thrift stores.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Verb
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My plan was all an act, or more, an enactment of an act that would never be performed.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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After every race, his team analyzes a litany of granular data points, including which skis performed best on what kind of snow and which garments correlated with faster results.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Joey Garrison The White House plans to serve King Charles, Queen Camilla and other guests dover sole meunière ‒ a premium French fish dish ‒ as the main course of Tuesday's royal state dinner followed by a chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive for dessert.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The resultant panic attack lands her back in the psychiatrist’s office.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Did Trump not realize what Iran’s reaction would be to being attacked — closing the Strait of Hormuz and a resultant global economic impact?—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the way Peterson has had trouble making it through the order three times this season, the solution has been to use an opener.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Whether solutions like Locust become a standard feature or remain a stopgap option will depend on further testing and real-world use.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Verb
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As the Moon moves into Sagittarius, your 12th House of Reflection becomes more active, pulling you inward to process before acting.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Charles Ritchie estimated that there are up to 250 members of the main club and 100 to 200 more people involved in sections like German language schools or acting or dancing groups that don’t require full membership.—
Graham Womack
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Often, Bell wrote, desegregation turned out not to be the fastest or surest method to improve these children’s school experience.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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While Ingrid wants nothing to do with the case, Udo stays on where he gets caught up with an enigmatic local who turns out to be a master at the board game.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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