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 legacy sequel reintroduces Julie as a psychology professor, one who fittingly specializes in trauma.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The film was recently added to Peacock alongside its three sequels, Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 July 2025
In an age of diminishing IP, that’s enough to justify a sequel.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 July 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The film was recently added to Peacock alongside its three sequels, Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 July 2025
In an age of diminishing IP, that’s enough to justify a sequel.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
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In contrast, one outcome of the fires that destroyed areas of Los Angeles in January was that deer, mules and mountain lions were seen running panicked along roads or stranded in neighborhoods, pinched into urban spaces by human infrastructure and the advancing fires.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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In an interview Friday, Wirth said the outcome of the deal was never in doubt.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
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The results were adjusted for consecutive years versus that conventional use spread over the decade, as well as comorbidities and other conditions that could impact walking speed and strength.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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The recent test was a result of the Booster Obsolescence Life Extension (BOLE) project, which looked at optimizing booster design for lower-cost and more efficient options.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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But sometimes the consequences can be even worse, as the police now warn.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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For all of the fiery drama that happens in the third act — including murder, terrorism, and full-frontal nudity from a paralyzed Joaquin Phoenix — the only act of lasting historical consequence is the data center from fictional solidgoldmagikarp corporation finally being built in Eddington.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 July 2025
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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