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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
the conclusion that you have reached is neither consequent nor plausible
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as in resultant
coming as a result
her new job and consequent relocation added to the stress
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Recent Examples of consequent
But they are kept loose at the bottom to enable their slight movement side by side and the consequent play of light between them.
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K. L. H. Wells, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Europe, like most economies, has come through a period of extraordinary churn: the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical conflicts, and the consequent energy disruption.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune Europe, 15 Aug. 2024
Trump, as a result, tried to spin Monday’s market wreck and the consequent recessionary panic into a broader case against Harris’ economic record.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2024
The book would compare the policy platforms and outline the consequent economic prospects for each.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 27 July 2024
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K. L. H. Wells, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Europe, like most economies, has come through a period of extraordinary churn: the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical conflicts, and the consequent energy disruption.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune Europe, 15 Aug. 2024
Trump, as a result, tried to spin Monday’s market wreck and the consequent recessionary panic into a broader case against Harris’ economic record.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2024
The book would compare the policy platforms and outline the consequent economic prospects for each.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 27 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
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Translated, the deficits and debt have always been a logical effect of too much tax revenue in the present and the expectation of much more in the future.John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Never mind that the big shock is silly, sensationalistic, and riddled with logical errors.Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Bruno Fernandes would make a cynical foul to stop the resultant Plzen counter-attack, and from the free-kick after that Andre Onana would collide and hurt Casemiro.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The resultant social fracturing is pitting the vast majority against a newly vocal minority of junta sympathizers.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Give yourself 24 hours to complete and publish a project — or a similarly reasonable timetable depending on the size of the task.Amy Landino, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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What about interacting via keyboard with generative AI? Mull that over and decide if that’s a reasonable act or an outrageously off-the-mark act.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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In any rational universe, a player on the doorstep of 40 years old averaging 22.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game would be celebrated no matter what.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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If boys becoming men is different from boys trying to become women, then the Tennessee law draws a rational distinction.The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the overall point is valid, looks like suboptimal surgery.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The prosecution, in turn, said passengers’ fear of Neely was valid but that Penny did not need to use deadly physical force to address it – or subdue the unarmed Neely once everyone was off the train.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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This approach should include: Unified Data Infrastructure: Providing coherent access to data across diverse locations without relying on outdated monolithic data lakes.Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The evaluation of Harris’s loss was also varied and pointed to issues like her inability to distance herself from Joe Biden or to articulate a coherent economic vision for the future.Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Often, leaders have really good intentions to be inclusive, but obstacles or barriers get in the way.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Albert is an adult — which may not be so entertaining on a night out, but seems the more logical choice for a sensible person like Charlotte.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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So from an investment standpoint, investing elsewhere is very sensible.Tonya Mosley, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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