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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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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
Wolfe was struck by how Sasaki was prepared to deal with the consequences.
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Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Each path carries weighty consequences.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The loss of pollinators like the monarch could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and the people who rely on them.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Failure to adhere to regulations can result in severe consequences.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ignoring a problem merely delays its consequences.
—Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
The consequences go beyond financial harm.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Although vague, the threat could have serious consequences for California, where major wildfires can cause billions of dollars in damage, much of which is typically covered by the federal government.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The financial consequences are staggering.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Each path carries weighty consequences.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The loss of pollinators like the monarch could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and the people who rely on them.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Failure to adhere to regulations can result in severe consequences.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ignoring a problem merely delays its consequences.
—Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
The consequences go beyond financial harm.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Although vague, the threat could have serious consequences for California, where major wildfires can cause billions of dollars in damage, much of which is typically covered by the federal government.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The financial consequences are staggering.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequences
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When care is adapted to individual needs, outcomes are improved.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Pareto Principle And Price’s Law The first reason is the Pareto Principle, which states that 80% of outcomes result from 20% of causes.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are various resource guides available to small-business owners that help break down the basics of tax deductions to create a baseline foundation.Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet, for small-business owners, navigating the intricacies of tax deductions can be daunting.Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Data can be used to remove some of the guesswork, helping your managers draw meaningful conclusions about past performance and gain a lens into their teams’ potential future performance.Arnab Mishra, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The jury was asked to draw starkly different conclusions from the evidence.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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When the lawsuit was filed UnitedHealth told USA TODAY that NaviHealth's AI program isn't used to make coverage determinations.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a hybrid and remote work environment, this data becomes especially powerful for improving collaboration because leaders are less able to rely on gut instincts and other biases to make determinations in the face of hard data.Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Some naloxone products are now available over-the-counter.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuits described the two companies as each other's biggest head-to-head rivals in many markets — keeping tabs on each other's prices, store hours and quality of products.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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These tools help teams to make quick decisions and even execute a rollback plan at scale if needed.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent data highlights the heightened role of influencers in motivating holiday shoppers, with influencers driving purchasing decisions at 10 times the rate of social media overall.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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