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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust and the resultant explosion of global anti-Semitism that followed Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hamas in Gaza served as a major wake-up call for Frenkel.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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Adjective
Expect flooding headwaters to crest and for conditions to gradually improve after noon (closer to 2pm for eastern areas of Mecklenburg County) with the resultant floodwave impacting downstream locations closer to the SC state line over the next 1-4 hours.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust and the resultant explosion of global anti-Semitism that followed Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hamas in Gaza served as a major wake-up call for Frenkel.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resultant
Adjective
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In many housing markets there’s been a consequent decline in prices.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In this setup, hydrogen is injected into the combustion chamber as air is being compressed, along with a small quantity of pilot fuel such as biodiesel, which is used to initiate ignition and the consequent combustion of hydrogen with air.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Second-year coach Nate Lie’s Jayhawks (3-0-2) accomplished the next best result, however, in playing No. 2-ranked Florida State (2-0-1) to a 1-1 draw before 2,108 enthusiastic fans who made up the third-largest crowd in KU home soccer history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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Just as happened in the Tri-Lakes pilot at the Lake Arrowhead marina, results showed more oxygen and less muck at the bottom, meaning less phosphorus being released.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The attorney said that Ragan is relieved with the outcome of the case and wants to put the incident behind him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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To maximize impact, treat them as strategic partners, pair them with internal champions, include them in key conversations and set clear, measurable outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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One consequence of tight monetary policy tends to be a slowing economy and a cooler labor market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Northridge Mall's closure has unintended consequences on food access This campaign is personal for Anyia Griggs, 27, AART’s canvass manager.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Scammers in China, Turkey, and India are selling counterfeit products that falsely claim to contain semaglutide.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Today, the viral TikTok product has over 200 million organic views and 650,000 social followers across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Resultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resultant. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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