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noun

plural of result

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a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause the frequent computer crashes are an unexpected result of the new security software we installed

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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation a nonpartisan panel of experts did the math on the proposed tax cuts and spending programs and the result was an $800 billion federal deficit

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present tense third-person singular of result

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Recent Examples of results

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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 History as guide Historical data shows that Meta has been here five times before, with generally positive short-term results. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 But that was over 10 years ago, and his country is now better off without him – the eye tests of the team’s play on the pitch and the results prove as much. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Earnings season is also just around the corner and PepsiCo will report its quarterly results Thursday. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 However, operating them can require skilled physicists to adjust settings and test the results for hours. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 These platforms are colonizing existing speculative spaces—like election results and sporting outcomes—while profiting from areas of asymmetrical knowledge that were previously not possible to monetize. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Some of the results were expected, but others only created more questions. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for results

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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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The stunning failure in Tennessee's execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The stunning failure in Tennessee’s execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of answers

Verb

Though Calvin’s children and sister Ruth (Willow Kean), who works as Snook’s Arms Harbor Master, realize there are very few resources left to hold on to, Calvin digs in his heels, determined to find a way forward.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
But the setup only works with regular, honest conversations about who pays for what.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of works

Verb

And the finger turns out to be a rather good place to put them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
But when her character — saucy British writer Constance Clavinger — turns out to be a handful (getting drunk at the airport bar, for starters), Homer struggles to get her to the school on time.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of turns out

Noun

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, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of consequences

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Asked about immigration solutions for Congress to tackle, Latino voters polled picked investigating ICE as a top priority, alongside immigration changes like a pathway to citizenship and ending the immigration detention of children and families.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government and school leaders must listen to students' concerns and find solutions.

— NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of solutions

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Each episode follows one garden over an extended period, capturing animal behavior rarely witnessed by human eyes – from raising families and defending territories to hunting, courting and surviving the changing seasons.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Hotels, as well as airports, are perfect places to test this technology because their electricity usage follows quite predictable patterns.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026