as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
higher prices are a logical sequel to higher costs for manufacturers
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Recent Examples of sequel
As of yet, the sequel has no big screen or even streamer launch on the books.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 May 2025
The wild critical and commercial success of the first game engendered more patience for the sequel than viewers may have here, and HBO would be wise to strike quickly to keep this story going.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
So, they're reunited once again, which certainly sets up a possible sequel.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The sequel is spicier and leans into its own ridiculousness.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 May 2025
The wild critical and commercial success of the first game engendered more patience for the sequel than viewers may have here, and HBO would be wise to strike quickly to keep this story going.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
So, they're reunited once again, which certainly sets up a possible sequel.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The sequel is spicier and leans into its own ridiculousness.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
Noun
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The outcome was similar, with a judge ruling that intelligent design is not science, and that forcing teachers to give equal time to intelligent design as an alternative to Darwin’s theory would be unconstitutional.—
Dan Falk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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This outcome means that sprawling universes go well beyond the MCU.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Noun
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But the results confirmed our fears: the mass was consistent with lung cancer.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a global campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land, told CNN that unless Israel’s allies totally stop support for Israel, their actions will yield few results.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Outside that anonymous act, the job is to report the truth, whatever the likely consequences.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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If your strength lies in marketing and product, PLG is a good starting point.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Beyond the arts, Madhuri is a respected tech leader in Silicon Valley, known for scaling impactful products and leading high-performing teams.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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