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as in outcomes
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 answers
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 results
Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The results, published in October 2025 in the journal Subterranean Biology, revealed the colony consists of roughly 69,000 Tegenaria domestica (barn funnel weavers, or common house spiders) and 42,000 Prinerigone vagans spiders.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Some are a bit dubious, maintaining that at-home red light therapy tools in general provide more of a placebo effect than actual, measurable results.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
The new study’s results are preliminary, however.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Reed said the final results from the test must show one vote each for Republican candidates and one vote each for Democratic candidates.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Frederiksen's Social Democrats received the most votes and were seen winning 38 seats in Denmark's 179-seat parliament, results published early Wednesday showed, compared with 50 seats four years earlier.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
There is a robust civil process, overseen by state and local elections officials, to request a recount or challenge the results of an election.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The results, published in October 2025 in the journal Subterranean Biology, revealed the colony consists of roughly 69,000 Tegenaria domestica (barn funnel weavers, or common house spiders) and 42,000 Prinerigone vagans spiders.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Some are a bit dubious, maintaining that at-home red light therapy tools in general provide more of a placebo effect than actual, measurable results.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
The new study’s results are preliminary, however.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Reed said the final results from the test must show one vote each for Republican candidates and one vote each for Democratic candidates.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Frederiksen's Social Democrats received the most votes and were seen winning 38 seats in Denmark's 179-seat parliament, results published early Wednesday showed, compared with 50 seats four years earlier.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
There is a robust civil process, overseen by state and local elections officials, to request a recount or challenge the results of an election.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for results
Noun
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The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Astronomers have discussed three possible outcomes.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Borges wanted to do more to help Denise and Aaron get answers.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The answers don’t lie in censorship, propaganda campaigns, and a mindless devotion to the commander in chief or our troops.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, the airy space turns out phenomenal pasta, meats, and veggies alongside a wonderful wine list.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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In particular, Griffin wishes to capture the voice of a local woman who, once Jim arrives in this sleepy but sinister community, turns out to have recently gone missing.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, this is one area where technology can offer transformative solutions.—
Wendy R. Anderson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Shower and toilet water doesn’t have to be as clean so whole-house solutions can be overkill.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Depending on how that pans out, Embiid could miss the meeting between the Hawks and 76ers, who have the 16th-hardest remaining schedule, on Saturday.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, at the end of the video, the camera pans out to show a render of what appears to be an F-47.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Set in a collapsing Caracas, the film follows a woman who returns home after her mother’s funeral to find her apartment taken over by an armed militia.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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How the April Strike Builds on January 30 The April 5 action follows an earlier nationwide general strike on January 30, 2026, which Strike26 described as the opening phase of its campaign.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Results.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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