consequences

noun

plural of consequence
1
as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains

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2
as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning I am able to deduce several consequences from those premises

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Recent Examples of consequences The Cornell 7 lawsuit refers to the legal document filed by an unnamed Cornell University student who accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a frat house party in October 2024 — and faced no legal consequences. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 But since that process can take years, those decisions can still have important real-world consequences. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026 But for the practitioners who see mathematical truth as an end rather than a means, the consequences of this race are becoming harder and harder to predict. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026 And this particular Kelvin wave could have more dramatic consequences than usual. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 There have been real consequences in that state — just as there have been across the country. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 That was written for a world where the consequences of misplaced trust arrived slowly enough to correct. — Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 After all, if the ultimate goal of a central bank is to regulate the temperature of an economy by changing the cost of credit, then the fact that credit is increasingly extended by the bond market rather than banks inevitably has consequences. — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026 Obsession follows a socially awkward young man named Bear, who finds himself at a crossroads when his wish to win the heart of his longtime crush takes on frighteningly possessive consequences. — Mariam Bagdady, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
  1. outcomes
  2. inferences
  3. results
  4. deductions
  5. effects
  6. conclusions
  7. determinations
  8. decisions
Noun
  • Its system records visual observations, depth information, robot motion, contact signals, human corrections, and task outcomes, creating data that can be used to improve its AI models.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The real winners are focused on whether the tools are actually improving business outcomes, starting with the customer and working backwards to identify where the tech can make the biggest impact.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcomes
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  • La Liga is yet to release distribution amounts for 2025-26 but, based on previous seasons and inferences which can be drawn from Barca’s latest figures, the amount the club must hand over to Sixth Street is in the region of €40million per year.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Stevens allowed the case to proceed, noting there were multiple inferences to draw from the evidence and that one interpretation implicated Perillo.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of inferences
Noun
  • But the latest release — though unlikely to materially affect the results of the upcoming election — once again concentrates attention on Tinubu’s time in the US.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Boosted by Heated Rivalry, Crave recorded just over 5 million subs in Bell’s most recent results, and is eyeing 6 million by end of 2028, but Cohan is thinking beyond that.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • Yes, clubs have fallen foul of slightly breaking Premier League rules in the past and have received points deductions as a result.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • What is likely is point deductions, enforced looking forward, not backward.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of deductions
Noun
  • The result gives researchers a different way to examine anomalous Hall effects.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Some meteorologists are predicting a more mild early winter season due to the effects of El Nino, which could have an impact on this year’s flu season, Wu said.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • The most justifiable criticism against the DC detective series is that its mysteries play out wordily, without letting the audience in on how its space cops come to major conclusions.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The expert stressed that the team's field work was complete but that laboratory analysis was still underway before broader conclusions could be drawn.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • Although a United Nations panel investigating the Myanmar military referred to genocidal intent, the United Nations does not make official determinations of genocide.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The government expects states to rely increasingly on third-party data — on things such as workers’ compensation claims or prescription information — to help make determinations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of determinations
Noun
  • And the decisions are made quickly, typically within 48 hours.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • And some have said that decisions about data centers should be left to local officials.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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