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
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
All of this is mostly dictated by location of the mass on the eyelid, size, and resultant function.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
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 researchers dissolved the samples in chemicals, then ran the resultant slurry through a centrifuge, which spun out a pellet of undissolved plastic.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
All of this is mostly dictated by location of the mass on the eyelid, size, and resultant function.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resultant
Adjective
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With their heat-retaining infrastructure, cities create environments where dehydration and its consequent health issues become more prevalent.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump also suggested Ukraine ought to hold elections, which have been postponed due to the war and the consequent imposition of martial law, in accordance with the Ukrainian Constitution.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pitching was considered more of a question mark going into this season with injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea along with the losses of Luis Severino and Jose Quintana in free agency, but the results are a good development.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The results, published March 24 in the journal Nature Medicine, found that healthy diets earlier in life were associated with a higher likelihood of healthy aging, even after accounting for other lifestyle factors, such as physical activity and smoking status.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Positive Impact • Visibility: Knowing your presence early sets you apart as someone who has done the pre-work and is invested in the meeting’s outcome.—
Bala Sathyanarayanan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The DeepMind team, led by company co-founder Shane Legg, categorized the negative AGI outcomes as misuse, misalignment, mistakes, and structural risks.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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External forces may have torn them apart as the two witches grapple with the consequences of their choices.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pegged to each recent IOC session has been a decision of major consequence for the Olympic movement.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That growth has been driven by product innovation, fulfillment efficiency, and sheer scale.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.—
María Quiles,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Resultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resultant. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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