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
Moranis, Zuniga, Pullman, Brooks, and Wyner are set to reprise their iconic roles in the sequel to the 1987 sci-fi spoof, with Gad, Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan playing new, undisclosed characters.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Next up is a lead role in the sequel to one of Hulu’s biggest hits.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
The movie went on to spawn multiple sequels and spinoffs, featuring golden retrievers playing soccer, baseball, volleyball and even traveling into space.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Vanderwaal has also pursued other ventures, signing with IMG models and starring in films like the Disney+ original Stargirl and its 2022 sequel, Hollywood Stargirl, as well as Francis Ford Coppola's 2024 feature, Megalopolis.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Next up is a lead role in the sequel to one of Hulu’s biggest hits.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
The movie went on to spawn multiple sequels and spinoffs, featuring golden retrievers playing soccer, baseball, volleyball and even traveling into space.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Vanderwaal has also pursued other ventures, signing with IMG models and starring in films like the Disney+ original Stargirl and its 2022 sequel, Hollywood Stargirl, as well as Francis Ford Coppola's 2024 feature, Megalopolis.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
Noun
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DePrimeo then made certain that the outcome was never in doubt.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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That harms outcomes and raises risks.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That's the result of Republicans and Democrats failing to reach a deal to pass a stopgap funding bill.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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For best results and to keep your flannel looking great, follow the care instructions on the tag.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The resultant program or app is established without any need for understanding computer programming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The resultant meandering is pleasant, but much of the initial intrigue is lost when the uniqueness of the film’s concept becomes diluted.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Consider the long-term consequences.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The school and university employees who have filed suits are some of the dozens of workers across a slew of fields fired or suspended from their jobs or subject to other consequences for their controversial comments, according to a USA TODAY count of news reports and statements.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The risk is higher for older adults, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, children, and anyone taking other CNS-depressant medications or products.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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