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
Jaws 2 Year: 1978 Director: Jeannot Szwarc Runtime: 1h 56m
To call Jaws 2 the best of the Jaws sequels risks damning it with faint praise.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 21 June 2025
Reviews have been terrific for the sequel, which introduces a new cast that includes Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and newcomer Alfie Williams.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 June 2025
More than three years later, Matt Reeves‘ The Batman is still inching toward a sequel.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2025
As a movie on its own terms, White Zombie (which would be followed up by something of a sequel, Revolt of the Zombies) can at times feel a bit stagnant, a trait that's not uncommon in these early '30s horror movies where the cinematic language of the genre was still being developed.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 21 June 2025
Reviews have been terrific for the sequel, which introduces a new cast that includes Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and newcomer Alfie Williams.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 June 2025
More than three years later, Matt Reeves‘ The Batman is still inching toward a sequel.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2025
As a movie on its own terms, White Zombie (which would be followed up by something of a sequel, Revolt of the Zombies) can at times feel a bit stagnant, a trait that's not uncommon in these early '30s horror movies where the cinematic language of the genre was still being developed.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
Noun
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The court today disregards Congress's express desire to prevent that very outcome.—
June 26,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Legal and financial barriers delay needed care, leading to substantially worse health outcomes for our community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The result is a versatile cooker for waffles, pancakes, meat, veggies, and kinda whatever.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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The result is abundant natural light and views of the grounds beyond the home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 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
Noun
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Federal agencies including the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have warned of strict consequences for doctors and hospitals providing care opposed by the administration.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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But appealing to both audiences has led to an unintended consequence: clubs playing in conditions many have never encountered before.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Mature companies often cling to what worked in the past; the leaders usually built their legacies on products and systems that have outlived their utility and should be disrupted.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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