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
The reduction in future Social Security benefits caused by these excess deaths was then recalculated by NBER to $205 billion considering the consequent decrease in future payroll tax flows and higher payments to surviving spouses and children.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
The consequent ubiquity of the word has brought us to Phase 3, in which people now say oneshotted without quotation marks—not in reference to the original post but rather as a vehicle for conveying its own meaning.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
Such haphazard and unbalanced development and the consequent unevenness of available series has produced biases in our historical understanding of sea-level rise, Hardenberg writes.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The company’s initial data suggest a fire developed in the rear section of the ship, which led to the explosion over the Atlantic Ocean and a consequent rain of debris.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
The consequent ubiquity of the word has brought us to Phase 3, in which people now say oneshotted without quotation marks—not in reference to the original post but rather as a vehicle for conveying its own meaning.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
Such haphazard and unbalanced development and the consequent unevenness of available series has produced biases in our historical understanding of sea-level rise, Hardenberg writes.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The company’s initial data suggest a fire developed in the rear section of the ship, which led to the explosion over the Atlantic Ocean and a consequent rain of debris.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
Adjective
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The logical conclusion is for the US to convert its gold holdings into bitcoin.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That makes for a logical disconnect, and palpable hypocrisy.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The resultant blast leveled over one-third of the building, killing 167 people and wounding another 684 victims.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Linn claims the resultant improvement in sonic performance is boosted by three solid-steel feet, on rubber pads, which reduce unwanted vibrations and increase overall stability throughout the unit.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Multi: Multi-ground (MG) cleats are designed to achieve reasonable levels of traction, grip and control on as many types of ground as possible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read has pleaded not guilty, denied killing O'Keefe and alleged she is being framed, attempting to sow reasonable doubt in prosecutors' claims and asserting that someone else killed O'Keefe and had ties to and influence over the investigation.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The economic idea that people are purely rational, self-serving beings has been undermined by broad research over decades into psychology and behavioral economics.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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That despite her reasoned, carefully articulated point to Joel, that this is not rational.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are valid criticisms of the work colleges and universities do, Cornwell added, but they are being met with a disproportionate response from the federal government.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hackers roll back a device’s clock to a time when expired security certificates were still valid.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His pledge to shift the agency’s posture toward coherent, forward-looking policy marks a significant departure from the SEC’s previous approach.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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After a certain amount of playtime, what’s on-screen stops looking like a coherent world and starts looking like inputs and outputs, challenges and rewards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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This leaves the tires as the sensible option as to how to best improve racing at Bristol, and other short tracks.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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