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
The film developed by Eszterhas had a sequel in 2006, but didn’t involve the writer, director, or Stone’s co-star, Douglas.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Bay previously directed Smith in the 1995 action-comedy Bad Boys and its 2003 sequel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
This week, the sequel compilation improves on both the Official Albums Streaming (No. 51, up one space) and Official Albums charts (No. 69, up two spots).
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Variety reported that the sequel is set to be released in October 2027.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Bay previously directed Smith in the 1995 action-comedy Bad Boys and its 2003 sequel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
This week, the sequel compilation improves on both the Official Albums Streaming (No. 51, up one space) and Official Albums charts (No. 69, up two spots).
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Variety reported that the sequel is set to be released in October 2027.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
Noun
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The attorney said that Ragan is relieved with the outcome of the case and wants to put the incident behind him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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To maximize impact, treat them as strategic partners, pair them with internal champions, include them in key conversations and set clear, measurable outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Second-year coach Nate Lie’s Jayhawks (3-0-2) accomplished the next best result, however, in playing No. 2-ranked Florida State (2-0-1) to a 1-1 draw before 2,108 enthusiastic fans who made up the third-largest crowd in KU home soccer history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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Just as happened in the Tri-Lakes pilot at the Lake Arrowhead marina, results showed more oxygen and less muck at the bottom, meaning less phosphorus being released.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The resultant fertilized dire wolf eggs were implanted into and born by surrogate dog mothers, resulting in the successful resurrection of an Ice Age-era species.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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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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One consequence of tight monetary policy tends to be a slowing economy and a cooler labor market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Northridge Mall's closure has unintended consequences on food access This campaign is personal for Anyia Griggs, 27, AART’s canvass manager.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to Walmart, the shrimp products made by PT.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Scammers in China, Turkey, and India are selling counterfeit products that falsely claim to contain semaglutide.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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