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 Stallone returned to his typewriter (or, presumably by this time, laptop) in 2006 to revisit Rocky Balboa for the sequel of the same name, and the project seems to have reignited something in the writer’s artistic soul. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026 Japanese distributor Transformer gave both features a theatrical run in Japan, opening the original in June 2021 and the sequel four years later in July 2025. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 The Imax chief also touted the upcoming Imax release for the sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the Brad Pitt-starrer The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 Bridgerton and Kpop also drove considerable interest across consumer products, with the sequel to the latter due to get an amplified push from a full theatrical release. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequel

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Noun

But the toxic relationship between Democratic leaders and the White House, as my colleagues reported, means the more likely outcome is no deal at all.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
The outcome of Tuesday’s elections could slow that spending, with vast consequences for the thousands of jobs and massive amounts of economic development that AI supports.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

Initial results indicate that the method can separate metal chlorides from magnet material more efficiently, allowing nearly all the metals to be extracted while using comparatively small amounts of chemicals.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Grocery stores in several European countries are dealing with incidents affecting refrigerator and freezer systems that appear to be the results of cyberattacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of result

Noun

Inadequate funding and the resultant low pay for correctional officers, when compared to other law enforcement agencies, have plagued the bureau for years.

— Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Surprisingly, despite his role in the Fast & Furious franchise and the resultant persona fans project on him, Gibson is, admittedly, not interested in pursuing motorsport and had never been drifting.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of resultant

Noun

The data — provided by Eric Eager, then with PFF — has proven extending a three-point lead to six points late in the fourth quarter has more consequences than advantages.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
This is the extraordinary rise of one company that refused to play by the rules and set out on a path of ambition, risk and consequence.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

Officials also noted that drug manufacturers have doubled their output of the products over the last year by adding extra manufacturing shifts and production capacity.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
OpenAI dedicated a quarter of its product engineers to that effort.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

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