sequel

noun

ˈsē-kwəl How to pronounce sequel (audio)
Definition of sequelnext
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 Cline's sequel, Ready Player Two, is reportedly in development, though this time Spielberg is only attached as a producer. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026 Sandler's participation in the newlyweds' wedding ceremony comes nearly a year after the comedic actor co-starred in Happy Gilmore 2 with Kelce, who had a cameo in the sequel film. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Reitman and Kenan are executive producing, alongside the feature sequels’ producer Amie Karp and original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Quaid remained a steady force as a big-screen character actor for many years, arguably becoming most popular as Cousin Eddie in National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) and three of its sequels, including Christmas Vacation (1989). — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
  1. outcome
  2. result
  3. resultant
  4. consequence
  5. product
Noun
  • What Othram testing could mean in Murdaugh’s case The request for Othram testing does not mean the unknown DNA will change the outcome of Murdaugh’s case.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The outcome, coupled with a result in the previous game, keeps alive the potential for a Colombia-Argentina quarterfinal here next Saturday, July 11.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the agency said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The result is a new generation of patients planning trips around treatments rather than squeezing appointments into an existing vacation.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of result
Noun
  • The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
  • Justices Thomas and Jackson focused in part on the court’s notorious 1857 decision called Dred Scott, which ruled a slave couldn’t be a citizen or claim the resultant rights and privileges.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of resultant
Noun
  • The consequences of those decisions, however, including suspensions, may be modified under Article 27, which FIFA cited in reversing Balogun's ban.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026
  • Extreme heat pushes these cool-water species beyond their comfort zone, sometimes with deadly consequences.
    — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of consequence
Noun
  • The launch fits a familiar Silicon Valley pattern — ship products first, ask for forgiveness later.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Over the past year, there’s been a wave of product announcements in the 401(k) industry as financial companies, taking their cues from the administration, have prepared to offer new options to plans.
    — Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
Definition of product

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