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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.

Example Sentences

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Sung Won Sohn, an economist and a former commissioner at the Port of Los Angeles, said the new tariffs will result in higher U.S. prices on a handful of high-profile goods.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

As a result, the firm has been able to work with “blue chip” sponsors on recapitalizations, she added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

That procedure, they argued, would result in “Christa involuntarily reliving the worst moments of her life, much like traumatized soldiers when they return from a war zone.”

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

Since not everyone can be above average, the net result is that beating the market remains as difficult and elusive as ever.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

The rough exterior was the result of a hailstorm in Oklahoma two weeks ago.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

"Early test results show that once teens set the reminders, more than 90% of them keep them on," the blog post says.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

For anybody betting that the latest results from Nvidia will help get the AI trade back on track, the relatively cheap options prices present an attractive opportunity.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Bank of Nova Scotia notched a rise in third-quarter earnings, driven by strong results across its business lines that included a record result from its global wealth management and global banking and markets operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The results are consistent with several earlier studies involving a previous shingles vaccine that also found an association between shingles vaccination and a reduced risk of dementia.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

I point to one of the results in the middle of the screen.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

Other cases the defence pointed to in which jury errors resulted in retrials all had evidence of actual contact, he noted.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The third play resulted in Malau’ulu getting sacked and losing the ball on a fumble in the end zone for a Bishop Gorman touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

On Monday, a Justice Department internal watchdog announced a review of this controversial tactic, which may have resulted in overdose deaths and/or injuries, which are exactly what the DEA is supposed to prevent.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

In cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, housing construction slowed down, and that resulted in surging home prices, the Fed researchers said in the report.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

This resulted in Felix spending the morning as an unwilling participant in a three-hour game of hide-and-seek where he was always the seeker.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

Even an extra one-tenth of a percentage of added inflation resulting from the dispute with Canada could make the Fed’s job harder.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

The resulting redesign of servers, racks and related equipment is creating demand for specialized rail mechanisms that command higher average selling prices, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The federal government directive and the resulting legal action come after Lake Powell and Lake Mead, America's two largest reservoirs, and which are fed by the Colorado River, fell to record low levels.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Scottish FA head of referees Willie Collum later backed the call, citing "clear evidence" of Motherwell's Sam Nicholson's hand and arm "in an unnatural position" - and the resulting contact "a punishable handball".

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

He tapped some keys and pulled the lever on it and then inspected the resulting paper strip.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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