SEQUEL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

sequel

noun

ˈsē-kwəl

Definition of sequel

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 It’s been nearly five years since Ridley Scott first announced his plans for a TV spinoff of his sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner (1982) and the 2017 sequel Blade Runner 2049. — ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 The director appeared via video at the panel, with the 100-year-old legend serving as a producer and actor on the sequel. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 Moranis and Zuniga were joined onstage by Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman, son of actor Bill Pullman, one of the original cast members who’s also returning in the sequel. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 On top of Moranis and Pullman, the sequel also brings back original star Daphne Zuniga as Vespa, not to mention Brooks, 100, as Yogurt. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequel

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Noun

The winner advances to face Mercedes Moné at All In, though regardless of the outcome, the loser should still have a prominent role at Wembley Stadium.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Today’s discoveries create tomorrow’s hope for earlier detection, more effective treatments and better outcomes.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

The search result will show the surgeon’s certification status, including whether their license is active, suspended or revoked.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Friends of Big Bear Valley reported that the Ojai Raptor Center — where Jackie is receiving care — was unsure what was causing the symptoms as of Tuesday afternoon, and were waiting on test results for possible lead, zinc or rodenticide exposure.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of result

Noun

Multiple schools are at the center of incidents in which teens are facing legal consequences for generating fake explicit images of their classmates.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The teachers union has been unwilling to acknowledge the district’s lack of resources; now the union has to deal with the consequences of that painful reality.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

Advocates in South Korea and elsewhere have increasingly argued that insects are just as reliable a source of protein as other animal products.

— Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
On infant formula, Makary convened the world’s leading experts to modernize and expand the ingredient lists—called monographs—that the agency uses to regulate the products.

— Avik Roy, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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