as a result

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accordingly adv.
through prep.

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently in due course

WEAK

as a consequence duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

PREPOSITION

through

Synonyms

WEAK

as a consequence at the hand of because of by by dint of by means of by reason by the agency of by virtue of for in consequence of in virtue of per through the medium of using via with with the help of

Antonyms

WEAK

around

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as a result

"I think it is overdue that we have another fundamental look," said McDonald, acknowledging the archipelago's "iconic status" in the UK as a result of its victory in the war over 40 years ago.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

Creators building out their own space can pick up a discounted soundstage as a result, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

He pointed to a reduction in demand for natural gas in general as a result of the shift towards renewables, but said the overall picture depends hugely on the winter weather.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

It is unclear whether the people died as a result of taking the drug or from underlying conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Everyone Lexie knew was applying early and, as a result, all anyone could talk about in the Social Room was who was applying where.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

as a result

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