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, looking back at past Pixar announcements at D23 and the consequent timelines that followed until the new film’s release, there typically is at least two years between the announcement and the release date.
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Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Justice Scalia’s majority opinion in Smith is that free exercise cases should generally be judged by the lowest standard, a rational basis review, when restrictions of free exercise are consequent upon a general law that is not aimed at religious views or observance.
—David Cole, The New York Review of Books, 21 Aug. 2025
When European stocks correct, this fund will likely see a discount—and a consequent drop in its share price.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
While still close in time to the original patent, the UV201 marked the beginning of vacuum-tube mass production, and a consequent leap in reliability and availability.
—Richard Brewster, IEEE Spectrum, 25 May 2018
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Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Justice Scalia’s majority opinion in Smith is that free exercise cases should generally be judged by the lowest standard, a rational basis review, when restrictions of free exercise are consequent upon a general law that is not aimed at religious views or observance.
—David Cole, The New York Review of Books, 21 Aug. 2025
When European stocks correct, this fund will likely see a discount—and a consequent drop in its share price.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
While still close in time to the original patent, the UV201 marked the beginning of vacuum-tube mass production, and a consequent leap in reliability and availability.
—Richard Brewster, IEEE Spectrum, 25 May 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
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Our first attempt at pursuing this logical path was the Drake Equation, which had, as its final term, the lifetime of an average intelligent, technologically advanced civilization.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Throughout that time the Red Sox were viewed as a logical landing spot, but while the club ultimately opted to pursue Alex Bregman, Arenado acknowledged the thought of playing for Boston crossed his mind.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This pace of growth means that every new generation of AI comes with an order-of-magnitude increase in energy, water demand and the resultant CO2 impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The resultant pollution from the Canadian blazes spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and even reached as far as Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Mississippi, according to the report.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
28 Aug. 2025
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And since the liquor has a reasonable 17% ABV, even with a few ounces of sparkling wine, the Spa Spritz is a low-alcohol cocktail that won't drag you down the next morning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Still, Bale has a couple of nice moments as Mandras, a Greek fisherman who loses his fiancée (Penelope Cruz) to a mandolin-playing pacifist (Cage, of course) but, all told, is pretty reasonable about it.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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If so, please provide the timeline and a comprehensive list of all exhibits under consideration, and the rational for removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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That’s a rational explanation, Kershaw says, for Skubal pitching just once in the WBC.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the toymakers’ claims are valid, Cross said, the apparent lack of oversight raises questions about companies’ ability to track how developers and third parties are using their systems.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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After Kearse couldn’t produce a valid driver’s license, Parrish ordered Kearse out of his vehicle and attempted to handcuff him when a struggle ensued.—
Freida Frisaro,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Maria Grazia Chiuri delivered her first show for Fendi with a clear statement, highlighting exceptional craftsmanship, strong wearability, and a coherent vision rooted in Roman heritage with a modern edge.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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For instance, the visual cortex uses sounds to predict what the eyes will see, and the brain combines information from all senses to create a coherent multisensory experience of the world.—
Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Tallen said his firm has a history of turning around distressed properties in good locations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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His communication on the defensive end of the floor has been really good, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Regional American wines are a strength of this particular list, and cocktails are sensible and executed with an eye to matching the caliber of the food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Venus-Uranus sextile strikes your sensible 6th house and your delicate 8th house, so be wary of sensitive topics.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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