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
However, the increase in dog ownership and the consequent increase in dog walking has been associated with another increase: hand and wrist injuries.
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New Atlas, 24 June 2025
But Iran’s consequent nuclear provocations served as a lightning rod to absorb outside pressure and insulate the regime’s other malign behavior.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
However, consequent conviction from her mother and friends urged her to let go of the thoughts and apply.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
The consequent shortage of social media content is fine by its owners.
—Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 24 June 2025
But Iran’s consequent nuclear provocations served as a lightning rod to absorb outside pressure and insulate the regime’s other malign behavior.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
However, consequent conviction from her mother and friends urged her to let go of the thoughts and apply.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
The consequent shortage of social media content is fine by its owners.
—Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
Adjective
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Determining adjacent products like donuts for coffee and chips for sodas is logical.—
Tamara Bebb,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cashing paper checks typically requires photo identification and verification, so digital banking—where most financial fraud occurs—seems like a more logical area of concern.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust and the resultant explosion of global anti-Semitism that followed Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hamas in Gaza served as a major wake-up call for Frenkel.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The resultant liquid is full of grain-forward flavors with a sweet finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Tubi and a planned Fox One are rational entries in streaming.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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His team took a rational approach to update requirements that were the same for a single-family property versus a quad plex that took up the same physical footprint but had much different needs.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Some states recognize this issue and routinely run background checks on licensed holders to determine if their license is still valid, Chittum said.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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Bring-a-friend tickets are valid through the end of the 2025 season at the park where the pass was purchased.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stitching those impulses into a coherent strategy is the industry’s great challenge.—
Moin Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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And so the chamber, because of the work on the body and mind, creates that coherent moment.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s the premise behind stablecoins - crypto’s sensible sibling.—
Kjartan Rist,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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During this transition season — one that prioritized player development from the start — building towards the future was the sensible solution.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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