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

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

"I want to praise the victims in this case who have supported our investigation from the outset, their bravery and determination to see justice served a big role in this result," he said.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

A Polymarket spokesman confirmed the numbers but explained that they were the result of separate trades by gamblers in the two distinct markets.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

"As a result, the ship navigated like a 'ghost vessel', effectively invisible to other traffic," the report said.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

“The ocean has flooded into lowland areas, creating new islands and waterways. As a result, the ocean currents are always changing, which makes them hard to predict.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

The results snapped a nine-quarter streak of top-line beats.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Those concerns ranged from a poor disciplinary record and difficulties defending set-pieces to lapses in concentration, inconsistent finishing and, ultimately, inconsistent results.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

The results point to a potentially important role for everyday movement, even when it does not qualify as moderate or vigorous exercise.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

Recent drill results have increased management’s confidence in PLS resource growth, and Paladin has time to consider offtake strategies, Macquarie says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Again he tried, but the results were no different.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

Satterlee, described in Times coverage as a “brunette Hollywood showgirl” and “the pretty complaintant,” was forced to admit on the stand that she’d had an “indiscretion” with another man that resulted in an abortion.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

After De Niro’s trust lodged its complaint, the town conducted another inspection, one that resulted in its assessment being raised to $9 million.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Neither of which resulted in life threatening injuries.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

There have been nearly 1,300 shark incidents around Australia since 1791, of which more than 260 resulted in death, according to a database of shark encounters with humans.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Unfortunately, she is having to produce her elixir at home, due to another break mishap, which resulted in her classroom windows being blown out.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

Spending on transfer fees has overall significantly exceeded income from player sales - and the club subsequently breached Uefa's financial controls, resulting in a fine and a settlement agreement.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

"The fundamental root cause... resulting in a catastrophe, was the deficiencies and failures on the bridge of the M/T ALSU," it said.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Moreover, the U.S. has ramped up tariffs on Canadian goods, resulting in retaliatory measures.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Rising bond yields could usher in elevated interest rates, resulting in higher borrowing costs; this can draw capital away from equities and into bonds.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Despite all the resulting conflicts and contradictions, which remain with us still, it was the idea of discovery that made the new science, and the new set of intellectual values that underpinned it, possible.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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