upshot
Americannoun
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the final issue, the conclusion, or the result.
The upshot of the disagreement was a new bylaw.
- Synonyms:
- aftereffect, outgrowth, consequence
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the gist, as of an argument or thesis.
noun
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the final result; conclusion; outcome
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archery the final shot in a match
Etymology
Origin of upshot
Example Sentences
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What’s the immediate upshot of the initiation of hostilities in Iran over this past weekend for risk assets?
From MarketWatch
The upshot is that the Glasgow two are still trailing in Hearts' slipstream while looking over their shoulders at a Motherwell team who are looming large behind them.
From BBC
The upshot is that, in the absence of any clear price drivers, he thinks Bitcoin could fall below $65,000.
From Barron's
The upshot: The U.S. isn’t likely to see a big pickup in hiring this year even if the economy keeps growing at an above-average speed.
From MarketWatch
The upshot: “It is likely, over next five years, earnings will more than double.”
From MarketWatch
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