consequent

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Recent Examples of consequent 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 The chasm between rich and poor and the consequent collapse of social trust in American society seem to have followed almost automatically from changes in tax rates. Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025 Yet in the coming days, domestic popular anger at Israeli aggression and the consequent material and psychological loss that Iranians have suffered is likely to lead to serious questioning of the Islamic Republic’s policies. Vali Nasr, Time, 26 June 2025 However, the increase in dog ownership and the consequent increase in dog walking has been associated with another increase: hand and wrist injuries. New Atlas, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for consequent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
Adjective
  • In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania, a state where thoughts race, impulsive decisions feel logical, and sleep becomes almost optional.
    Essence, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Bowie is quite wonderful as Tesla — mysterious, exotic yet somehow the film’s most reasonable man —while Andy Serkis as his assistant brings sly comedy to an otherwise morbidly serious affair.
    Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
  • If a landlord or property owner has a reasonable suspicion of a safety concern, such as a health emergency or damage to a residential property, they are allowed to enter without notice.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Some geomyths, recounted orally over generations, are based on eyewitness experiences, while other accounts are grounded in a keen awareness of local terrains, plus rational and imaginative ideas about the powerful forces of nature.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Theorists could prove that this will not happen if bidders are rational.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The mattress manufacturer may require rotating or flipping in order for the warranty to remain valid.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Underwater performance inevitably loses some detail compared to traditional in-ear options, but the audio remains steady and coherent – ideal for pacing laps or long sessions where awareness and waterproofing matter more.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The organization has deeper roots in the Palestinian Territories, an ideological foundation similar to that of Hamas, coherent leadership, and—crucially—the sustained backing of Iran.
    Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This was a sensible decision at the time, whether for reasons of NHL precedence, respect for the Thrashers organization, or inclusion of Thrashers fans who followed Atlanta to Winnipeg.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Far from being doomed by his polarizing legacy, Republicans are poised to emerge as the party of the sensible center, representing the non-polarized public, while Democrats, mired in anti-Trump fervor, risk alienating the masses with diminished appeal.
    Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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