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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
Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
However, the researchers of this study cautioned against drawing high-confidence conclusions from these results.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Dec. 2024
The Center Square previously reported on the staffing shortage resulting from a hiring process that can last up to seven months.
—Spencer Pauley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
They will be directed to a webpage with the test results for the concentration of lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium in the product.
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The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has announced that Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery Sunday to remove his prostate after he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection resulting from a benign prostate enlargement.
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The outcome in Ames matters because DEI critics increasingly have been using reverse discrimination claims to challenge DEI initiatives.Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pretty much every single match had an obvious outcome except for the bout between Chelsea Green and Michin for the Women's United States Championship.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The movie offers answers that range from empty to artificial, leaving out the practicalities and manipulating dates and names in order to center the drama on a small number of personalities.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Over the past six years, Kevin’s grandmother, Dee Campbell, has been leading the charge to find answers in her grandson’s disappearance.Anna Turning, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The pop superstar will perform on Christmas Day, December 25, marking a game-changing moment for both Queen Bey and the NFL.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Vistra has more than tripled in value to become the second best performing stock in the S & P 500 this year, outpacing chip powerhouse Nvidia and trailing only Palantir Technologies .Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The novel follows Violet Sorrengail, whose commanding mother denies her entry to the safe Scribe Quadrant and forces her into Basgiath War College, where students fight to become elite dragon riders.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hand-washing, covering your mouth during coughing, and following other basic hygiene measures can all help prevent the spread of whooping cough.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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In areas with limited traditional banking, crypto wallets now offer practical solutions, providing access to services that were previously out of reach.Jon Helgi Egilsson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Use a mild soapy solution to wash indoor foliage to remove dust and control pests. 78.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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After being disappointed with her photographic coverage at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, Moneymaker credits personal growth and hazard training provided by her editors at Getty Images for her ability to act fast and make images at the rally in Butler.TIME Photo Department, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
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By all accounts Carter acted swiftly in the shuttle's time of need.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Fonseca was sent off in what turned out to be his final game in charge of Milan (Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) At full-time, details of Conceicao’s contract leaked.James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Biden would have had an even bigger problem turning out younger and nonwhite voters than Harris did.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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