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 legacy sequel reintroduces Julie as a psychology professor, one who fittingly specializes in trauma.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The film was recently added to Peacock alongside its three sequels, Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 July 2025
In an age of diminishing IP, that’s enough to justify a sequel.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 July 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The film was recently added to Peacock alongside its three sequels, Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 July 2025
In an age of diminishing IP, that’s enough to justify a sequel.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
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In the pilot program, the U.S. Department of Education offered Pell grants for short-term training for students who wouldn’t otherwise qualify and compared their outcomes to those without grants.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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But expect the outcome of the race to potentially be controversial.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Homelessness, housing costs hit record-high levels nationwide The Department of Housing and Urban Development won't release the 2025 point-in-time count results until the end of this year, but the most recent data shows that homelessness is rising even faster across the U.S. than in Indianapolis.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Air sampling meters tested the building for hazardous conditions, but the results were negative.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Noun
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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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But sometimes the consequences can be even worse, as the police now warn.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Some, however, focused on the consequences rather than causes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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