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
Extravagance and the consequent money troubles force him to rent his estate to an admiral, which brings his family into the society of naval men—including Captain Wentworth, a suitor who Anne was persuaded by her relations to reject eight years ago.
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Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
The message blamed Democrats for the shutdown and the consequent suspension of payments.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
However, looking back at past Pixar announcements at D23 and the consequent timelines that followed until the new film’s release, there typically is at least two years between the announcement and the release date.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Justice Scalia’s majority opinion in Smith is that free exercise cases should generally be judged by the lowest standard, a rational basis review, when restrictions of free exercise are consequent upon a general law that is not aimed at religious views or observance.
—David Cole, The New York Review of Books, 21 Aug. 2025
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Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
The message blamed Democrats for the shutdown and the consequent suspension of payments.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
However, looking back at past Pixar announcements at D23 and the consequent timelines that followed until the new film’s release, there typically is at least two years between the announcement and the release date.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Justice Scalia’s majority opinion in Smith is that free exercise cases should generally be judged by the lowest standard, a rational basis review, when restrictions of free exercise are consequent upon a general law that is not aimed at religious views or observance.
—David Cole, The New York Review of Books, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
Adjective
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Read it and explain to me, in detail, every flaw in my argument, every logical inconsistency, and every way my evidence is weak.—
Vivienne Ming,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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This is the logical, expedient, correct thing to do.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This pace of growth means that every new generation of AI comes with an order-of-magnitude increase in energy, water demand and the resultant CO2 impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The resultant pollution from the Canadian blazes spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and even reached as far as Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Mississippi, according to the report.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Marlins under this owner have no reasonable way out of this rut of building on the cheap toward a future that never gets here.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Claims against the bank of negligent failure to prevent physical harm and reasonable care as a banking institution, and aiding and abetting trafficking violations in the initial complaint, were dismissed by Rakoff in mid-February.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If more teams have lottery access and the worst teams don’t gain much by being the worst, then more franchises can justify late-season losing as a rational move.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Condemning Israel for its treatment of Palestinian dreams and aspirations is a rational choice.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The waiver will remain valid for up to three years, but Licata plans to pursue his Texas certification before that, Geren said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This history hardly adds up to a coherent political program.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are no coherent debates to be had about the absolute necessity to immunize children for both their individual benefit and the preservation of public health as a whole.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Another newcomer, closer Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins’ $13 million free-agent splurge, finished the game in good fashion.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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A level head will be your best asset.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From an ecological or evolutionary perspective, those same decisions can look adaptive, efficient and sensible given the environments in which they are made.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Just team it with a pair of wide-leg pants and a trench coat for a luxe workwear ensemble in an instant, then add a touch of monochromatic contrast with a black tote bag and sensible granny heels.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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