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result

[ri-zuhlt] / rɪˈzʌlt /




Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for result?
The word result often refers to what happens (or what has happened) because of something else. A close synonym for result is outcome. Like result, outcome often implies that something has ended and reached its conclusion, such as a game or a research project. Another term for this is end result. A somewhat less common synonym is upshot. In these contexts, the result is what has come out of it—the result of a game is the final score or, more specifically, who won; the result of research is the data that has been gathered from it. The result of a cause is called an effect. All effects come after an action, but the word aftereffect can be used for delayed effects—those that come later, after the initial effects. The result of a certain action is called a consequence. The word repercussion often refers to a negative consequence. The word aftermath is usually reserved for the consequences of a major event—what happens after it.
What are other words for as a result?
As a result is one of those set phrases that’s often used in essays or other formal writing (though it’s also used in everyday conversation). If you’re talking about people and their actions, you could use as a consequence.  Rather than trying to replace result with another word, though, you can also reword the sentence altogether, such as by saying The result was… or using result in its verb sense, as in This resulted in….  Or you could reword the sentence using one of the many synonyms listed in the first section above.
How do you use result in a sentence?
Result is a very common word that can be used in a variety of ways, including as both a noun and a verb. Here are some examples of result in a sentence:
  • The result was clearly an upset—the favorites lost to a weaker and less experienced team.
  • Using cold butter yields better results when making pastry.
  • The scandal has resulted in the resignation of three top officials.

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Europe has spent an additional 100 billion euros, about $112 billion, on energy as the result of the war with Iran, according to the EU.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

When researchers examined where the species belonged on the evolutionary family tree, they uncovered a surprising result.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

After her operation, Eleanor developed a collapsed lung as a result of surgery.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

He referred to the rise of food security problems as a result of energy, fertilizer and agricultural products being unable to reach their destinations as sea lanes come under attack.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

Although this position would result in a draw in most cases, the two young American colleagues searched for hours for any possibility that Bobby could squeeze out a win when play resumed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

While this year's primary results did provide bigger surprises, Young says that nominating contests have historically been volatile, with voters more likely to make up their minds at the last minute.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Google’s market capitalization shed $500 billion in the stock’s worst day ever, dragging down indexes that fell further as Intel and Amazon reported results that concerned investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

In another busy earnings week, AMD, Estée Lauder, Qualcomm, Pfizer, and many more will report results.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

The company is also breaking from earnings convention by reporting results on a Monday for the first time since 2015, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

Six weeks after the exhumation, the results of the DNA test were released by the Reykjavik District Court: the DNA did not match.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Researchers believe the damage resulted from a powerful blow to the face.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

An offensive by the M23 and the Rwandan army in eastern DRC in early 2025 resulted in the capture of Goma and Bukavu, the capitals of North and South Kivu provinces.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

“For too long, the Chiquita Canyon Landfill has done the opposite, which has resulted in numerous spills of leachate and other violations of our state’s hazardous waste laws.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Huerta said the two encounters with Chavez resulted in pregnancies that she chose to keep secret, arranging for the children to be raised by other families.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

In contrast, Europe’s geographic balkanization resulted in dozens or hundreds of independent, competing statelets and centers of innovation.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

“On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann,” his representative said in a statement Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

Expressing "sorrow and regret for the pain and suffering of so many millions" resulting from the trade and its links to the present day, he insisted reparations were not "the right answer".

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

The resulting cell death prevents the virus from spreading.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

About $57 billion of that was goodwill, almost all resulting from the Warner purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Naturally, those pictorial signs consisted mainly of numerals plus nouns for visible objects; the resulting texts were merely accounting reports in a telegraphic shorthand devoid of grammatical elements.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond


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