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 recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 As the new technology pervades the campaign trail ahead of a crucial midterm election, Ridout warned the consequences of AI ads go beyond just individual elections and have the potential to shape the very psychology of elections more broadly. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 These disruptions in cellular energy can have very different consequences throughout the body. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Understanding the financial consequences to both the business and the other marital assets—such as exiting a legal agreement or selling property—is time well spent before the terms of a divorce are accepted. — Catherine Shanahan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Inclusion on the list could also presage a Section 301 investigation that could lead to legal consequences or restrictive import controls on the devices. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026 Why are there different consequences, ramifications, ripple effects? — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 That seemingly minor detail can have huge consequences for the entire economy. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026 According to the Justice Department, a pardon can eliminate certain grounds for deportation, but its immigration consequences depend on the circumstances of the case. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
  1. outcomes
  2. inferences
  3. results
  4. deductions
  5. effects
  6. conclusions
  7. determinations
  8. decisions
Noun
  • Those with high levels of hope had better later outcomes in health, education and employment.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This evolved into The ROS1ders, a global group of patients and caregivers that seeks to improve outcomes for all ROS1+ cancers through community, education, and research.
    — STAT Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Matching records, including inferences, generally must be deleted unless an exception applies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of inferences
Noun
  • At-home chemical peels can help maintain certain results by exfoliating dead skin cells, smoothing texture, and gradually fading lingering discoloration.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • With 93% of the votes reported, nearly 76% of respondents chose to remain part of Canada, according to the preliminary referendum results.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • Along with preventing that tax increase, the law added deductions for qualifying tips and overtime pay, as well as certain auto loan interest.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • According to its June 30, 2026 petition, the IRS disallowed several million dollars in business deductions.
    — Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of deductions
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  • Some opening day effects are long gone, such as the illusion created by actual shifting doors at the start of the attraction, or visions of tumbling rubble near its beginning.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The progression from vessel impact to environmental damage is clear to see in many cases, said Brian Barnes, who is part of a group of satellite oceanographers at the University of South Florida analyzing the effects of this war from afar.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • However, experts urged caution when drawing sweeping conclusions from subgroup survey data.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Gottschalck noted there are also relatively few strong El Niño events in the historical record to draw firm conclusions from.
    — Sam Hart, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • The federal government will then issue its final determinations, and what happens next will be unexplored legal territory.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Prior determinations can also affect future payment expectations, budgets, reserves and overall health plan strategy.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of determinations
Noun
  • The two built the models that modern central banks use to stabilize the economy, shifting macro policymakers’ focus from big economic variables like inflation and unemployment to the actual decisions of individuals.
    — Dario Marino, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • All of those decisions are risky, and Apple’s riskiest decision was the Duo’s size and shape.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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