outcomes

NOUN

consequence, effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion event fallout issue reaction result

STRONG

aftereffect aftermath end payback payoff score sequel upshot

WEAK

blowoff causatum chain reaction end result

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cause source

STRONG

origin start

WEAK

beginning

Example Sentences

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outcomes

As we have argued in recent academic research, race and ethnicity data are key in understanding population health outcomes.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Until now, researchers had not fully understood why the outcomes could be so different.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

Focus is on the coming summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month, though many watchers only expect limited tangible outcomes from the meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Nathan Hochman said the decision followed a “rigorous review” that included discussions with the Reiner family about their desired outcomes in the case.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

It looked carved, fixed, and again, she felt it: it had happened a long time ago, and all outcomes, on all scales—from the tiniest to the most colossal—were already in place.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan