Definitions

upshot

[uhp-shot] / ˈʌpˌʃɒt /

NOUN

end result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aftereffect gist

STRONG

aftermath burden climax completion conclusion consequence core culmination denouement development effect end ending event eventuality finale finish issue meaning meat outcome payoff pith purport result sense sequel substance termination thrust

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning cause commencement foundation initiation introduction opening origin source start

Example Sentences

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Ben Blatt is a reporter for The Upshot specializing in data-driven journalism.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Margot Sanger-Katz is a reporter covering health care policy and public health for the Upshot section of The Times.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Since joining The Times in 1999, he has been an economics columnist, opinion columnist, head of the Washington bureau and founding editor of the Upshot section, among other roles.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024

The Seahawks also have a roughly 70% chance of making it even if they lose one of the next two and finish 9-8, via The New York Times’ Upshot playoff calculator.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Upshot: I got back into uniform the first night I was out and snuck onto an Army post to see that movie.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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