as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
higher prices are a logical sequel to higher costs for manufacturers
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Recent Examples of sequel
The sequel to the iconic 1978 film Grease hit theaters on June 11, 1982, starring Maxwell Caulfield as Michael Carrington — the British new kid determined to win over the Pink Ladies' leader, Stephanie Zinone (Michelle Pfeiffer).
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Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
However, the Academy also has a history of snubbing sequels, even those to films that performed strongly at the Oscars, like the Avatar franchise.
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Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In the sequel, the toys are pushed aside when Bonnie gets a new tablet.
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Jake Coyle,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Now, the sequel is in a good position to take things even higher with meaningful changes.
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George Yang,
Space.com,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sequel
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
However, the Academy also has a history of snubbing sequels, even those to films that performed strongly at the Oscars, like the Avatar franchise.
—
Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In the sequel, the toys are pushed aside when Bonnie gets a new tablet.
—
Jake Coyle,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Now, the sequel is in a good position to take things even higher with meaningful changes.
—
George Yang,
Space.com,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Noun
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As a result, the concept of animal rights was non-existent and people were free to treat animals like any other inanimate property.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Whatever the reasons, the result is somewhat ironic.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Pakistan has traditionally run large fiscal and external deficits, with a resultant rise in public debt.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
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The vessel’s owner and master will assume full responsibility for any resultant damage, the PGSA said.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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This is a direct consequence of one of the transformer architecture’s defining attributes.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The stubborn fire at the 500,000-square-foot food-product storage facility started on Wednesday.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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