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
But Iran’s consequent nuclear provocations served as a lightning rod to absorb outside pressure and insulate the regime’s other malign behavior.
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Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
However, consequent conviction from her mother and friends urged her to let go of the thoughts and apply.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
The consequent shortage of social media content is fine by its owners.
—Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
With their heat-retaining infrastructure, cities create environments where dehydration and its consequent health issues become more prevalent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
However, consequent conviction from her mother and friends urged her to let go of the thoughts and apply.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
The consequent shortage of social media content is fine by its owners.
—Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
With their heat-retaining infrastructure, cities create environments where dehydration and its consequent health issues become more prevalent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
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Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The resultant liquid is full of grain-forward flavors with a sweet finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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This resultant collaboration has now detected over 300 black hole mergers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
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This projection appears reasonable considering that the current effective tariff rate of the U.S. has increased five-fold this year to roughly 16% according to the Yale Budget Lab.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The regime’s more rational elements may eventually prevail and reduce tensions.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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But like everything else emerging from white supremacy, there is nothing rational about the ideas behind the whitelash.—
Sandy Hudson,
refinery29.com,
9 July 2025
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This may be valid in stable environments, but when the ground shifts — through technological disruption, changing consumer behavior or global shocks — those once-reliable patterns can quickly become traps.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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On Sunday at 1:46 a.m. a lake wind advisory was issued by the NWS Reno NV valid for Monday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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The master plan provides a coherent countywide path forward that can achieve economies of scale for managing our solid waste and better serve the health and well-being of our communities.—
Linda Thompson Gonzalez,
Sun Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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In short, as with many pressing questions related to tariff policy, there is no coherent and unbiased economic consensus.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The latter song was shortlisted for an Oscar for best original song late last year, but wasn’t nominated.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The Hunting Wives consistently prioritizes steamy scenes over sensible plotting or nuanced characters, juicy twists over deep emotions or big ideas.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
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But the different branches have been largely united over President Donald Trump’s accomplishments such as a stronger economy, a more efficient government and a more sensible approach to foreign affairs.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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