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What is another word for result in?
The phrase result in is a very common way to say that an action or event has had a specific result—an effect or consequence. In many cases, saying that an action or event has resulted in something means the same thing as saying that it has actively caused it. A somewhat informal term that means the same thing is bring about. Sometimes, bring is used by itself to mean the same thing, as in These changes will bring prosperity. A similar phrase is give rise to, which sometimes implies less of a direct cause-and-effect relationship (result in can also be used in such situations). Formal and less commonly used synonyms include engender and beget (which can be used in the same figurative way as the phrase give birth to). A more common synonym is produce, which is usually used in situations in which something is created in some way.
Is it result to or result in?
Result in is the common idiomatic verb phrase. It’s possible for result and to to appear next to each other in a sentence (as in Send the result to the lab), but it’s not an idiomatic phrase in English. Phrases similar to result in use different prepositions, such as bring about and give rise to.

Example Sentences

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He said allowing EES checks to be paused where systems were not ready would "result in a much better experience for holidaymakers".

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

In these cases, the virus affects the brain or nervous system and can cause encephalitis or meningitis, which can result in an infection of the brain or surrounding tissue, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The report said changing conditions would result in increased damage and disruption to transport systems if they were not made more resilient.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Continued disruption over the remainder of the year could result in a rare annual supply contraction, Shell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

To say my thoughts aloud would be tipping off the audience that the romance has been fabricated to play on their sympathies and that would result in no food at all.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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