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
Alexander's film is part of a larger Oz horror saga that could include two sequels.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
This sequel doesn’t really do any of that — at least not to a meaningful degree.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
The notebook includes not just copies of letters in the Watkins papers but Virginia’s meticulous record of her fact-checking and her correspondence with Polly about the book’s success, spin-offs, sequels, and other projects carrying on to Polly’s death in 1962.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
In Wednesday’s exit presser, Jerry attempted to deflect attention from another season short of the playoffs by selling the prospect of a sequel to the epic Herschel deal.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
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The risk of an attack had ebbed, but the outcome would ultimately depend on a meeting between the two leaders.—
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Creative expression as a path to healing Art therapy offers a similar reset, focusing on expression rather than outcomes.—
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
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Using a red filter will lessen the impact of red objects in the resultant B&W photo.—
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The resultant working group recommended that the TWC develop a wage supplement or bonus plan for childcare workers—requiring an investment of more than $2 billion.—
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The tense music and security cam footage seem to suggest this isn’t over, that Cooper could face consequences for hurting the guy.—
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Now there is hard evidence this all is getting very real, with consequences for everyone who pays an electric bill.—
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For brands, these partnerships offer cultural relevance, direct access to consumers, and a chance to test performance products in one of the few individual sports where personal style shines.—
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These labels indicate the product has met rigorous safety standards.—
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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