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
Bad as some of the previous sequels have been, none of them have been so eager to measure themselves against Spielberg’s masterpiece.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
As with any great film, there’s a sequel, so be sure to check out Independence Day: Resurgence.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
He’s credited as Hal L. in the sequel, which really feels like an innie name from Severance).
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
There’s so many different ways to mess up a sequel.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequel
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
As with any great film, there’s a sequel, so be sure to check out Independence Day: Resurgence.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
He’s credited as Hal L. in the sequel, which really feels like an innie name from Severance).
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
There’s so many different ways to mess up a sequel.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
Noun
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The end result could be a substantially stricter outcome than what a trial could have delivered.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Research links religion is to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The results give key findings from over 265 health tests, identify more than 365 dog breeds, and provide insights into genetics and ancestry.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The results were adjusted for consecutive years versus that conventional use spread over the decade, as well as comorbidities and other conditions that could impact walking speed and strength.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
Noun
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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The episode underscores the precariousness of elite status in Putin’s Russia—and the unpredictable consequences for those who lose the president’s trust.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Another potential consequence if the emergency regulations had expired would have been a 10% loss of catch for Massachusetts lobstermen who primarily fish in state and federal waters in the Gulf of Maine, known as Area 1.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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