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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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That’s because the tight turns and circles could result in a crash if all helicopters remain in pursuit.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Head coach John Mitchell believes England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result ending their record-breaking winning streak.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

While that is accurate, statements like this make the conflict seem normal and perhaps unavoidable, rather than the result of a linked set of decisions that might themselves be scrutinized.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

And that means any hiccups with filing or returns could result in refunds ending up in administrative limbo.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Byrne knew that even though he was on the wrong end of the result, he’d lost one of the greatest games ever played, and in so doing had become part of chess history.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

“I’m more interested in implementing more processes that allow for meaningful oversight, and if that results in things slowing down, that’d be great.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 19, 2026

The sheriff’s office did not respond to questions about whether it had received the results of that analysis.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

The company’s main platforms have 3.6 billion daily active people among them, according to its most recent results.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says it would be "ridiculous" to start thinking how long he has left in the job after "two or three" bad results.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

If two or more ground stations did this at the same time, they were able to compare their results.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Some of the lawsuits have resulted in media organisations agreeing to pay multimillion dollar settlements.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

The Gemini hacks resulted from a case of mistaken identity, Google said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

But, Tur pointed out, the fire that resulted when the copter crashed indicated there was still fuel onboard, so the engines likely shut down for another reason.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Although some, like Vice President JD Vance, has said it is not even technically a war, it has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 U.S. soldiers and more than 750 wounded.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

Deydey’s triumph resulted in a small square of salt pork, a bit of flour, some dried apples, and a bladder of fish oil.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

The ETF takes a laddered approach to investing in autocallables, resulting in staggered maturities.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

The resulting effect became strong enough to redirect the probe beam.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

According to GlobalSecurity, a private nonpartisan research organization on defense issues, it’s unlikely Meink was talking about any sorts of “kinetic” weapons—i.e., weapons that unleash bullets or bombs—since the resulting debris could also be self-destructive.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Red Bull's Verstappen, 28, was up to 37th by the end of a chaotic first lap in which many drivers crashed or span out, resulting in racing being briefly suspended.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

I already mentioned that the invention of pottery in Kyushu around 12,700 years ago and the resulting Jomon population explosion were the first of two decisive changes in Japanese history.

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




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