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
As of yet, the sequel has no big screen or even streamer launch on the books.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 May 2025
The wild critical and commercial success of the first game engendered more patience for the sequel than viewers may have here, and HBO would be wise to strike quickly to keep this story going.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
So, they're reunited once again, which certainly sets up a possible sequel.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The sequel is spicier and leans into its own ridiculousness.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 May 2025
The wild critical and commercial success of the first game engendered more patience for the sequel than viewers may have here, and HBO would be wise to strike quickly to keep this story going.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
So, they're reunited once again, which certainly sets up a possible sequel.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The sequel is spicier and leans into its own ridiculousness.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
Noun
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But the volatility and timing of rate changes will depend on the outcome of the ongoing legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and on possible capacity changes related to the introduction of the U.S. port docking fees on Chinese ships, which are uncertain.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Similar tests on reefs in the Florida Keys have been conducted, with mixed preliminary results, likely due to regional differences in SCTLD.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For decades, residential development has occurred to the east and west despite the significant adverse health consequences for neighbors.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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With climate change, storms are becoming bigger and wetter and are bringing large amounts of rain to inland areas, often with deadly consequences.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
Noun
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If your strength lies in marketing and product, PLG is a good starting point.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Beyond the arts, Madhuri is a respected tech leader in Silicon Valley, known for scaling impactful products and leading high-performing teams.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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