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 Graham made his onscreen debut as a conspiracy nut in De Palma’s Greetings (1968) and returned as another character in the sequel Hi, Mom! — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 The two saw a WWZ sequel as a high-priority project, confirming their desire to get the film made at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 While the original series had 22 episodes per season, the sequel season debuts with 10, which Pakosta was excited about. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, Pitt is ready to get some sequels going for real. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequel

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With all that said, there are still a lot of pleasures in this production that remain failsafe, even after the ride toward a way-too-inevitable outcome is firmly on its tracks.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
This is not a satisfactory outcome for anyone — not people experiencing homelessness, the surrounding community or the institutions serving vulnerable Chicagoans.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of outcome

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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
Ilie and Ghodla modeled the environment in which the resultant black hole seeds would exist and merge, calculating merger rates and the influence on the gravitational wave background.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Easier discussions will be held around tariffs and agricultural products like soybeans, while AI, autos, technology and e-commerce will feature on the agenda, said the official, who asked for anonymity to discuss private conversations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Teenagers should also understand that some AI products are designed to keep users engaged, and that an endlessly attentive chatbot may have incentives that are very different from those of a person who actually cares about them.

— Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

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