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upshot::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result |
| Type of | phenomenon |
| Has types | aftermath, backwash, bandwagon effect, branch, brisance, butterfly effect, by-product, byproduct, change, coattails effect, coriolis effect, dent, domino effect, fallout, harvest, impact, influence, knock-on effect, materialisation, materialization, offset, offshoot, offspring, outgrowth, placebo effect, position effect, product, repercussion, response, reverberation, side effect, spillover, wake, aftereffect, wallop |
Examples of upshot
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The upshot is that the Mol-Switch project was far more successful than expected.
From the sciencedaily.com
The upshot of all this is every ESPN on-air talent is an alumnus from somewhere.
From the jacksonville.com
The upshot is that the layered rocks do, indeed, seem to have formed underwater.
From the economist.com
The upshot is that HMF could be part of the reason why honey bees are dying off.
From the infowars.com
In some countries, the upshot is a dramatic change in children's viewing habits.
From the economist.com
The upshot is that the not-Romney sentiment remains dispersed among five rivals.
From the courier-journal.com
No matter who has the authority to set college tuition rates, the upshot is this.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The upshot is that more people are likely to qualify to take it than in the past.
From the online.wsj.com
The upshot is that we push, polish and protect our children with superhuman zeal.
From the washingtonpost.com
- Consequence: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
- A result is the final consequence of a sequence of actions or events expressed qualitatively or quantitatively. Possible results include advantage, disadvantage, gain, injury, loss, value and victory. ...
- A concise summary; The final result, or outcome of something
- The conclusion or result, the final issue; the consequence, outgrowth, aftereffect; this term originally meant the final shot in an archery match, hence its figurative sense. Also, the gist of an argument or thesis. ...
- The last arrow shot at a tournament
- Result (see jack-s**t)
