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
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The only way to make it to Hell without dying, though, is to master a series of logical paradoxes, and the rules governing this fictional underworld rely on both magic and a faint grasp of Plato and Aristotle.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Flacco could be viewed as the logical person to start out of the four, but if Gabriel and Sanders both continue to play well in preseason, why not take a chance?—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The resultant book and lyrics shine a hilarious spotlight on the dubious premise Pokémon presents: encouraging the player to capture wild animals and force them into combat.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Expect flooding headwaters to crest and for conditions to gradually improve after noon (closer to 2pm for eastern areas of Mecklenburg County) with the resultant floodwave impacting downstream locations closer to the SC state line over the next 1-4 hours.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, taxpayers who can’t get through on the phone in a reasonable time may get frustrated and hang up without a resolution.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In 2008, Olmert, the Israeli prime minister, offered an agreement that the PLO, led by Abbas, considered broadly reasonable.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Similarly, product aesthetics create powerful first impressions that influence purchasing decisions through emotional connection rather than rational analysis.—
Roy Ward,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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To be clear: This is not how the United States—or any rational government, really—should be deciding on strategy.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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Offer valid July 22, 2025, through September 2, 2025.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The website links back to a Florida Boating Temporary Certificate—valid for up to 90 days with a $9.99 price tag.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Under the current system, in which benefits are based on a worker’s contributions, the only coherent way to raise the revenue needed to close the remaining gap would be by increasing the payroll tax.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The world no longer presents itself in coherent phrases.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But in general, if your heart age is younger than your actual age—or, just a couple years older—that’s a good sign, Khan said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lots of people succeeding at enterprise spells a good economy.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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So Bull does what any sensible, testicle-loving mutt would do.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leeds United & Burnley A Championship title, 100 points, sensible owners, Elland Road redevelopment plans and seven new signings worth around £75million ($101m) before the end of July.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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