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as in result
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 importance
the quality or state of being important
a mistake that was of no great consequence
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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
a junior executive who strutted around the office with all of the consequence of a peacock in pinstripes
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as in inference
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 consequence
Republicans have largely backed the president, but Democrats and other critics have lambasted the president for his focus, accusing him of stoking fear with serious negative consequences and little benefit, other than political points.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Therefore, any cuts to the agency’s budget will have far-reaching and significant consequences on health outcomes and the economy.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
The caffeine in green coffee bean extract is a natural stimulant, which, on its own or when combined with other stimulants, can have negative health consequences.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
But on Thursday, there was a significant consequence.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Therefore, any cuts to the agency’s budget will have far-reaching and significant consequences on health outcomes and the economy.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
The caffeine in green coffee bean extract is a natural stimulant, which, on its own or when combined with other stimulants, can have negative health consequences.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
But on Thursday, there was a significant consequence.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequence
Noun
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Despite the extra effort needed to assemble the Hummingbird Cake, Southerners are more than willing to put in the time for the final delicious result.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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The result is a perfectly smooth whisky with a harmonious balance of sweetness and oak character.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Managing the physiological changes related to aging is all about understanding the importance of nutrition.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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To illustrate this, there’s a story I was told while in the military about General George S. Patton that demonstrates the importance of leadership through presence and action.—
Kiernan White,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But what unfolded in the White House on Friday was a striking departure—an unprecedented display of hostility, arrogance, and political theater that raises serious concerns about America's global leadership.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Reportedly, Tulip mastermind Charles Hegel (played with perfect measure of condescending arrogance by Josh Brener) has died in Kenya, and took with him all the necessary passwords needed to access the accounts of his many investors.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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And for inference, there is expected to be increasing amounts of competition in chips.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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High-performance tasks, such as AI inference, are assigned to powerful hardware, while lighter processes like analytics run on common devices.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The outcome in House District 40B could end Republicans' one-vote edge in the state House, returning the chamber to a rare 67-67 tie.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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This includes collaborating with stakeholders, actively publishing accurate information, and enhancing media literacy skills. Lesson 5: Invest in people and partnerships Covid exposed deep health inequities, with vulnerable communities experiencing worse outcomes.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two answers are deeply and imaginatively intertwined, and the peculiar significance of the guinea fowl can be found, like the wounds and scars of abuse themselves, deep in the mists of memory.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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And because of her father’s fame and the significance of his 75th birthday, there was intense media coverage.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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This condition is what philosopher Charles Mills, speaking of the American context, labeled epistemological ignorance—a deliberate unknowing, an insistence on the myth of white superiority, of white exceptionalism.—
Christine Winter,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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And so Tyla’s comments were also taken as an insinuation of superiority over Black people.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, other ways exist to deduct some expenses that qualify for a meal and entertainment tax deduction. 2024 Meals and Entertainment Allowable Tax Deductions The meals and entertainment tax deduction rules are the same for tax years 2023 and 2024.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Charitable contributions are only one part of the big picture of Schedule A deductions.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Consequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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