OUTCOME Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

outcome

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌkəm

Definition of outcome

as in result

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause one expected outcome of hard work is greater success

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Recent Examples of outcome Its programs combine brand investment and producer agreements with technical assistance, implementation planning and outcome monitoring. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Build in a margin of error Think back to the promises your colleague has made to you, write them down and compare them to the outcome. — Dorie Clark, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Here’s what to know Sports betting is banned in California, yet online prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket let residents wager on professional game outcomes through a brokerage-style system. — Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The same report suggests that a powerful enabler of better business outcomes is in the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. — Kate Barton, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outcome

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Election experts have said many instances of noncitizens registering to vote are a result of administrative error or confusion on the part of the immigrant — not intentional criminality.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Some core symptoms of anxiety and depression, such as avoidance and a lack of motivation, can be seen as the results of a brain stuck in the dark room, according to Friston.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of result

Noun

Inadequate funding and the resultant low pay for correctional officers, when compared to other law enforcement agencies, have plagued the bureau for years.

— Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Surprisingly, despite his role in the Fast & Furious franchise and the resultant persona fans project on him, Gibson is, admittedly, not interested in pursuing motorsport and had never been drifting.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of resultant

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The question also has consequences for the quest to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
But local governments should not be forced to shoulder the public-safety consequences of decisions made in Sacramento without adequate transparency and accountability.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

Recent court cases have used similar arguments, framing social media to judges and jurors as defective products causing children harm.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
At Nothing’s March launch at Central Saint Martins, the London art school, more than 300 students met the company’s industrial design team and tried the products.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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