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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
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Research links religion to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
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
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The result is a versatile cooker for waffles, pancakes, meat, veggies, and kinda whatever.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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The state police and Correction and Community Services’ Office of Special Investigations probes any in-custody death that isn’t the result of natural causes, Whittaker said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 June 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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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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Under the terms of the agreement, Luxury Living Group acquired full ownership of FFD (Fashion Furniture Design SpA), including production and distribution rights for Fendi Casa products.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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