as in consequent
coming as a result
frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game
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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a person's decision to purchase a certain automobile is often the resultant of an array of factors, ranging from the actual performance of the vehicle to the buyer's self-image
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Recent Examples of resultant
Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2024
The resultant fallout at one of the world’s most dominant manufacturers led to a $1 billion reduction in U.S. GDP, according to an estimate.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
The resultant material produced could patch up leaky heart parts or stabilize spinal discs, among other applications.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2024
The resultant fallout at one of the world’s most dominant manufacturers led to a $1 billion reduction in U.S. GDP, according to an estimate.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Noun
Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.
—Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Not surprisingly, this population growth has been accompanied by economic growth, and consequent growth in wealth.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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However, looking back at past Pixar announcements at D23 and the consequent timelines that followed until the new film’s release, there typically is at least two years between the announcement and the release date.Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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The MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index from 2022 found similar results: 31 percent of Americans said their ideal gift was cash; 16 percent said their dream present was a gift card.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Saturday’s result mirrored the Sharks’ game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The findings highlight the importance of tailoring vaccination campaigns to local COVID-19 trends and personal infection histories for the best outcomes.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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Part of the second straight monthly rise in confidence reported by the Conference Board on Tuesday likely reflected the outcome of the Nov. 5 election which returned Donald Trump to the White House and gave his Republican Party control of the U.S. Congress.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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If this data falls into the wrong hands, the consequences could be devastating.Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The high aspirations with which the tribunal was founded should not shield it from the consequences of its decision to pursue other agendas.Eugene Kontorovich, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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However, scientists have long suspected that at least one decomposition product of chloramine might also be detrimental to human health.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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His team beat over 150 other companies, showcasing their skills in product development, manufacturing and sales, the obit said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Resultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resultant. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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