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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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Part of that work involves researching which coral species are able to better withstand rapidly warming oceans as a result of human-caused climate change.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

But either route can potentially result in the loss of their possessions and even their home if disaster strikes, the Consumer Federation of America said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

A subsequent independent report, external into the incident said the blunder was the result of "inadequate systems and processes" rather than deliberate wrongdoing.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Often, Huntsman said, he found problems in the jails were the result of deficient training and management.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Oh and let’s not forget, changing something could result in unforeseen consequences to my family.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

In addition to proportioning congressional seats, census results are also used to distribute federal funds and within each state to redraw congressional, legislative and local election district lines.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Their results are then given to state environmental and wildlife authorities.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

"Martin is contributing with goals that are impacting results which is what we want from our attacking players, being decisive," said Arteta.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Companies that sell a possible cancer signal should also explain who will interpret the results, coordinate the next tests, and help patients manage the costs.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

The vet had called with the additional test results: inconclusive.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Schwarzenegger’s executive order reducing the license fee to its former rate resulted in billions of dollars of losses to the state’s general fund.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

All of this has resulted in a sharp fall in revenues from the region.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Hamas's October 7 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,221 people, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Negotiations between city and state officials resulted in a $105 million loan and $15 million in grants, but it wasn’t enough.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

If you haven’t guessed already, that just resulted in everyone writing all fifty pages the day before the journals were due.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

The resulting cash inflow means the group’s net cash flow margin in its mainstay automotive segment will increase this year to between 5.5% and 7.5%, up from previous guidance of 3% to 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

But curbs have often been followed by court challenges from rental providers and tourism operators, resulting in legal uncertainty.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

The resulting pressure pattern changed the routes taken by moisture moving through the atmosphere.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

Scrum pressure forced New Zealand replacement Fletcher Newell to his knees, the Springboks punted the resulting penalty into the 22m and a monster maul rumbled infield and forward with Marx crashing over.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Astonishingly, it also swept westward across the Indian Ocean to the east coast of Africa, resulting in the colonization of the island of Madagascar.

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




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