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
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock made their witch wishes for a Practical Magic sequel before they were done completing the first film nearly 30 years ago.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Christopher McQuarrie has helmed the last four sequels and gets Cruise’s actual mission: Come as close as possible to killing me onscreen.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Then came the challenge of creating an entirely new visual identity for Good Coffee, Great Coffee, a sequel game that needed to feel both familiar and fresh.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 May 2025
The real Pusser agreed to star in a Walking Tall sequel but hours later was killed in a traffic accident in August 1974.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Christopher McQuarrie has helmed the last four sequels and gets Cruise’s actual mission: Come as close as possible to killing me onscreen.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Then came the challenge of creating an entirely new visual identity for Good Coffee, Great Coffee, a sequel game that needed to feel both familiar and fresh.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 May 2025
The real Pusser agreed to star in a Walking Tall sequel but hours later was killed in a traffic accident in August 1974.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
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The effort to eliminate taxes on tips quickly gained traction during the 2024 campaign, with polling indicating majority support for the proposal across the country, though Americans are mixed on the potential outcomes of the policy.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Google's market position could be further rocked by the outcome of legal challenges, in particular a pair of antitrust cases brought by the Justice Department, which is seeking the forced sale of parts of the tech giant, including its Chrome browser.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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But the results confirmed our fears: the mass was consistent with lung cancer.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a global campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land, told CNN that unless Israel’s allies totally stop support for Israel, their actions will yield few results.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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Outside that anonymous act, the job is to report the truth, whatever the likely consequences.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Of the products in the study that contained formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, nearly half of all skincare products and 58% of hair products contained one called DMDM hydantoin—sometimes listed on product ingredient lists as Glydant.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
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The product itself can track the wearer’s heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels, and sleep quality, with all the information displayed in a companion mobile app, which promises to provide personalized wellness recommendations.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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