BACKWASHES Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

backwashes

noun

plural of backwash

as in results

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause a general recession was the backwash of the crisis in the housing market

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Noun

After making structural changes over the past several months, Speraw says USA Volleyball is already beginning to see encouraging competitive results, particularly on the men's side.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Prior to the call, Starz reported a mixed set of financial results for the second quarter.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of results

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Mora said that Palantir’s performance reflects the success of its AI strategy, which focuses on delivering the right infrastructure to customers and ensuring better outcomes.

— , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Cases where a patient is malnourished are challenging, because research has shown putting in a feeding tube or giving them appetite stimulants doesn’t improve their outcomes, Lee said.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of outcomes

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Leontes, the king of Sicilia, has baselessly accused his wife, Hermione, of adultery, and the consequences have been dire.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
While Eli Lilly is hoping that regulators and law enforcement will take more action against companies claiming to sell retatrutide, some are increasingly doing so in the open, with apparently few if any consequences.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of consequences

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The authors called the safety profile acceptable while noting more work will be done to hone the vaccine's safety-efficacy balance — vaccines often have a tradeoff of more side-effects with a higher dose for a stronger efficacy.

— Joseph Kim, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
The letter was sent several days after the NPS released a preliminary assessment that found the arch could have significant adverse effects on the historic structures around it.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

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