RESULTING (IN) Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

resulting (in)

verb

present participle of result (in)

as in causing

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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This slowdown offers a sign that high prices related to fuel are causing consumers to tighten the belt elsewhere.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Perimenopause can last up to a decade of a woman’s life, causing confounding and disruptive symptoms that are hard to separate from other health issues.

— Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of causing

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Another interesting direction is canvas bags paired with exotic-leather pouches, creating a contrast between materials and textures.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The corals themselves are bigger than cars, their delicate arms creating a dense underwater maze.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of creating

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Incorrect conclusions and hallucinations are common and can result in aggressive false positives that block legitimate, revenue-generating traffic and are difficult to troubleshoot and correct.

— Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
As in previous seasons, Thai actress Kornnaphat Sethratanapong was a key performance driver for the house, generating $112 million in EMV across 20 posts.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of generating

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Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of bringing

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Sam Howell won the Cowboys' backup job during the offseason, prompting Milton’s departure from Dallas.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
A student in the northeastern city of Lens lost his hand after reportedly picking up a grenade earlier this month, prompting the temporary suspension of one type of stun grenade by police.

— Elina Baudier Kim, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of prompting

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Yet Middle Eastern history shows that shifts in values can be crucial in bringing about changes in social and political organization.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Fortunately, new WiFi systems are bringing about bold new solutions to age-old problems.

— William Jones, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of bringing about

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Any company doing a div-recap is likely taking a forward-looking view that the IPO market will be closed in the short run.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, was found to have aided and abetted her husband’s offenses for witnessing the abuse and doing nothing to intervene.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of doing

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Giving Martian soils a common language The new research work introduces the term ‘areths’ for Martian soil classes, drawing on Ares, the Greek name for Mars.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Another creation, the carrot bamboo, brings together vermouth, gin, manzanilla sherry, carrot, yuzu, and shiso, drawing on flavors from both Europe and Asia.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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