1
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
the conclusion that you have reached is neither consequent nor plausible
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2
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
The company’s initial data suggest a fire developed in the rear section of the ship, which led to the explosion over the Atlantic Ocean and a consequent rain of debris.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Faced with this irrefutable fact, there are two options: to understand aging as just another stage of life with its consequent physical and mental changes, or to deny it.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
The twentieth century was largely shaped by the collapse of dynastic empires in the early decades and by consequent war and geopolitical upheaval in the later decades.
—Robert D. Kaplan, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2022
With the rise of ISIS, and the consequent rise of Iranian hard power, Tehran has become noticeably less concerned about Iraqi perceptions and intra-clerical harmony.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2015
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Faced with this irrefutable fact, there are two options: to understand aging as just another stage of life with its consequent physical and mental changes, or to deny it.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
The twentieth century was largely shaped by the collapse of dynastic empires in the early decades and by consequent war and geopolitical upheaval in the later decades.
—Robert D. Kaplan, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2022
With the rise of ISIS, and the consequent rise of Iranian hard power, Tehran has become noticeably less concerned about Iraqi perceptions and intra-clerical harmony.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
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The problem — and hardly an insignificant one — is that however funny comedian Jillian Bell’s directorial debut can be in the moment, none of it makes the slightest logical sense.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Airport lounges were overdue for a re-think, and a logical place for Delta to start catering to luxury travelers.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The rally in bonds and resultant drop in interest rates is, in my opinion, a sector rotation out of equities.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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System 1 is then populated by System 2's processing of experiences in the world, and the resultant distillation of what works and therefore is the next best action (or word).—
Marcus Weldon,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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In addition, corporations have to determine what a reasonable wage is, which typically requires the help of an accountant.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Otherwise, the Bruins could try to get something reasonable in return on the open market.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Even when the accusations are unfounded, even when the risks are small, the mere possibility of being a sucker can be psychologically potent enough to undermine a rational preference for cooperation.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This all points to a more rational, less economically harmful climate policy, but, as always, there’s going to be litigation.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
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West, in the interview with The New Republic, disputed the merits of his suspension, saying his methods are valid because other people have used them.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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The watch is valid from Wednesday 5 p.m. until Friday, Mar. 14 at 5 a.m.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The failure of Democrats to coalesce behind a coherent strategy against Trump's blizzard of controversial policies was on display during his address to a Joint Session of Congress last week.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, will facilitate dialogue aimed at developing coherent policy strategies and actionable recommendations.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The microphone jack is located on the rear, just behind the hot shoe, a good move as this is the most sensible place to mount a mic or wireless transceiver.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
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Multiple sets are repurposed to serve as different locations — again, a financially sensible decision that also carries deep emotional resonance.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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