CONSEQUENCES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

consequences

noun

plural of consequence

as in outcomes

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains

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as in inferences

an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning I am able to deduce several consequences from those premises

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Recent Examples of consequences Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 As the consequences of this strategically catastrophic campaign become ever more apparent, the New Right’s clout is set to grow, having opposed the war from the start. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 The initial concern driving the passage of Pueblo’s ban was syringe litter, but our study suggests that restrictions on harm reduction services may have significant unintended consequences that hinder community public health efforts. — Paul Christine, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 But the war in Iran, with its consequences still unfolding, may stand in the first line of assessments of his presidency. — Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 But a video of a public figure calling for violence or a fake official document can have grave consequences. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 Gayaldo warned that a finding of noncompliance could have consequences beyond that single project. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Chanana said any breakdown in the relationship could herald broader portfolio consequences. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Kyiv officials aim to make the Russian public feel the war’s consequences and pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into negotiating a peace settlement. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Models ranked some outcomes more consistently than individual evaluators.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
That should give a sense of the wide range of outcomes that are capable for indies.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of outcomes

Noun

Every industry needs people who can look at data, draw inferences from it, and act upon it.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Told in alternating POVs between a sorceress, a woman knight and a serving girl, this is a fever dream of a fantasy novel with plenty of room for readers to make their own inferences about what’s really going on.

— S.M. Hallow, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of inferences

Noun

Until there is a method to identify CTE in a living brain, the results of the collective efforts to make football safer won’t be known for another 15 to 20 years.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
The results helped engineers reconstruct the programming requirements needed for the BALDCU.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of results

Noun

Finally, Angel Martinez captured this gorgeous shot of the eclipsed Sturgeon Moon setting behind a cluster of skyscrapers in Madrid, Spain, as atmospheric effects distorted the true color and outline of the lunar disk.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of effects

Noun

Despite the lack of outward signs in Ocean Springs, Nolan’s death has come to mean different things to different people and a lack of answers from authorities has left residents drawing their own conclusions about the circumstances of his death.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
With his final book, however, Morris refuses to draw conclusions, letting the ambiguity of Surrealists’ meanings stand.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusions

Noun

The conference said its rule would apply independently of the status of NCAA eligibility determinations.

— Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
That includes making initial determinations about compliance with the injunction, as Nexstar wants, or if those ruling should still be left to the judge, Troy Nunley, as the state AGs and DirecTV want.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of determinations

Noun

Unrivaled remains governed by a 10-player committee, who advise on decisions such as travel and expansion.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Some might wonder why the commission has not already opened an investigation, given the seemingly ample amount of evidence that FIFA does not consult before making big decisions, but Masters took a more diplomatic stance.

— Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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