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 The upcoming sequel will also bring back several familiar faces, along with a few new additions. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The West hasn’t had a conference finals sequel since the Lakers and Spurs in 1982 and 1983. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Moriarty took some time during the book’s tour to tell us about the role destinations play in her work, how the television series’ vision of her book affected the sequel, and her top Sydney spots for writing and retreating. — Olivia Squire, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 The latest sequel was officially announced in 2022 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
  1. outcome
  2. result
  3. resultant
  4. consequence
  5. product
Noun
  • The outcome in California's 13th District could hinge on whether Lincoln can attract moderate and swing voters beyond the Republican base.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The trial is continuing to track participants’ longer-term outcomes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • Election experts have said many instances of noncitizens registering to vote are a result of administrative error or confusion on the part of the immigrant — not intentional criminality.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Some core symptoms of anxiety and depression, such as avoidance and a lack of motivation, can be seen as the results of a brain stuck in the dark room, according to Friston.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 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 question also has consequences for the quest to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But local governments should not be forced to shoulder the public-safety consequences of decisions made in Sacramento without adequate transparency and accountability.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequence
Noun
  • Recent court cases have used similar arguments, framing social media to judges and jurors as defective products causing children harm.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • At Nothing’s March launch at Central Saint Martins, the London art school, more than 300 students met the company’s industrial design team and tried the products.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of product

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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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