as in consequent
coming as a result
frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game
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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a person's decision to purchase a certain automobile is often the resultant of an array of factors, ranging from the actual performance of the vehicle to the buyer's self-image
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Recent Examples of resultant
Gerald Imray, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2024
Salah put away the resultant spot kick and Ten Hag’s response was to bring on Mason Mount.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 7 Apr. 2024
Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
Five countries – Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe – have declared national disasters over the drought and resultant hunger.
—Gerald Imray, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2024
Salah put away the resultant spot kick and Ten Hag’s response was to bring on Mason Mount.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 7 Apr. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.
—Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Not surprisingly, this population growth has been accompanied by economic growth, and consequent growth in wealth.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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However, looking back at past Pixar announcements at D23 and the consequent timelines that followed until the new film’s release, there typically is at least two years between the announcement and the release date.Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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The results were nothing short of extraordinary: over 100 million streams were secured using SuperFile’s encryption and tracking capabilities.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The election results scored a tactical victory for Lombardo, as without coveted two-thirds supermajorities in both legislative chambers, Democrats can’t override his vetoes.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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If so, their ruling could rein in the reach of environmental impact statements, an outcome that would be welcomed by developers and condemned by environmentalists.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Basically this is an outcome of being very successful.Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the months leading up to the attack, Mangione frequently posted on X about the negative health consequences of modern technology.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mia seems determined to rope as many people into her chaos as much as possible, consequences be damned.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus, their ergonomic solutions come with a lifetime warranty—a level of assurance typically reserved for premium products.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Most of these products are showcased in the new West Hall at LVCC, which is an area not to be missed.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Resultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resultant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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