as a result

phrase

: because of something

He sprained his wrist and, as a result, he will not be playing in the tournament.

—often + of

As a result of the accident, he was out of work for three months.

Examples of as a result in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The increase in online sports betting has worsened mental health problems in younger men, leading to more hospital visits as a result. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026

All of these factors are coming together to create a very dangerous threat landscape, and as a result, regulators are placing greater emphasis on backup integrity, business continuity and resilience. — David Bennett, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Ninety-seven people died as a result of a mass crush, in 1989, on the terraces at Hillsborough Stadium, in the city of Sheffield. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026

Sales suffered as a result, as well as for a variety of other reasons, including higher prices, longer waits for pickup orders and lackluster food options. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for as a result

• adult
• consult
• exult
• insult
• occult
• catapult
• subadult
• cult