result in

verb

resulted in; resulting in; results in
Synonyms of result innext
: to cause (something) to happen
The disease resulted in his death.
: to produce (something) as a result
The trial resulted in an acquittal.

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Being able to work through conflicts can often result in an even stronger bond. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026 In turn, this would likely result in weight gain and the return of co-morbidities. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In the chaos that followed, calls to replace the mascot and song resulted in a school walk-out of a couple hundred white students. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 The filter plant beneath the pool flooded, resulting in damage to motors and other equipment. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for result in

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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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