result (in)

verb

ri-ˈzəlt How to pronounce result (in) (audio)
Definition of result (in)next
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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  1. cause
  2. create
  3. bring
  4. generate
  5. prompt
  6. do
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  • At least one of these strikes will drag on for weeks, causing meaningful disruption.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Solar flares can also unleash giant clouds of plasma known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which can cause geomagnetic storms and widespread auroras.
    Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cause
Verb
  • Most Popular Two men arrested on prostitution charges during investigation into woman’s death at CT hotel How CT restaurant where chef is said to create ‘magic in the kitchen’ became Caterer of the Year CT Supreme Court rulings support worker benefits.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
  • And this growing problem is creating an increasingly hazardous environment for operational spacecraft and satellites.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of create
Verb
  • David not only excels musically on the trombone but also brings a collaborative and positive spirit that inspires the entire group.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • While much of the work is already underway, Gordon encouraged those able to continue to donate to help bring the project to fruition.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of bring
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  • Near the halfway mark, the crackling sounds Bachman generated from his smoke photographs begin to arrive in layers, creating subtle rhythms under his guitar.
    Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Knicks have also generated more turnovers lately.
    James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of generate
Verb
  • Tesla’s stock has surged since CEO Elon Musk helped bankroll President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, but its auto business has been sluggish, prompting the company to offer discounts in the hopes of juicing sales.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The original wedding site was quite a ways outside Vancouver, where the show is primarily filmed, but concerns about the limited options for pivoting in case the unpredictable June weather interfered prompted them to move the location three or four days before filming took place.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of prompt
Verb
  • Physicists at the University of Pennsylvania developed a model based on network theory to do just that, describing their work in a February paper published in the journal Physical Review Research.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
  • It’s also thought that an internal pick has the ability to hit the ground running, as an external hire would have a lot of learning to do.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of do
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result (in)

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“Result (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result%20%28in%29. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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