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 Even a Ken Ludwig script has to fight to stand out in this crowded field, but Jane Austen fans seem to be a gracious, easygoing, open-minded bunch and should be intrigued by this insensible sequel, even if a petty emperor marches right through it. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 The 2019 sequel, subtitled The Next Level, reached $801 million globally. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 In the world of Harbach’s follow-up (a sequel of sorts, though it can be read on its own), The Art of Fielding was written by that gay student, Owen Dunne, who is now a best-selling author living in Brooklyn. — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026 Now, 15 years later, Harbach returns with his second novel, one that can be read as both a sequel of sorts to its predecessor and a stand-alone work. — Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequel

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Noun

Radical Numerics has not revealed the clinical outcomes of the patient who was given the AI virus, and the study has yet to be peer-reviewed.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 Oct. 2026
The model uses a World Reasoning Action Model (WRAM) architecture to connect task reasoning, outcome prediction, and action generation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 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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