as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the mix of icy conditions and rush-hour traffic resulted in a number of accidents on the interstate
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result (in)
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The strike, which happened from May to June of that year, caused multiple railroads to shut down, impacting the delivery of mail, according to the publication’s report.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025 -
During the past two years, Bieber has not toured or released new music, citing health issues, including the effects of partial paralysis caused by Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The stores create and post much of their own content separate from the main Barnes & Noble account and also are responsible for their in-store marketing of #BookTok titles in displays.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical products, created by inputting text and photos that get converted into images.—
David Moin,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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Such cases bring home the importance of mutually respectful communication when making such requests.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Great article - Dortmund have been a shambles for years now trying to recapture the alchemy that Klopp brought (and was briefly reinterpreted by Tuchel).—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the government could also lose substantial tax revenue, as the social media app generated $5.3 billion in taxes in 2023.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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While the 2024 data is not yet available, according to PJM, the regional transmission organization, about 7.8% of energy generated in the state came from wind, solar and water sources, and 42.9% was from nuclear sources.—
Jessica Babb,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Bears fans are going wild on the Internet after star quarterback Caleb Williams was spotted with a cast on his throwing hand, prompting worries about his condition.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2002, prompted by a personal need, Dimitri Lemonides conceptualized and developed PileMate, a durable, versatile sleeve that provides an all-year solution for boats, docks, and pilings.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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So what exactly has Trump and his administration done around immigration?—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Benitez was able to win hearts and votes at the conclave with one impactful speech; Moore may have done the same at the Golden Globes.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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