sequels

noun

plural of sequel
as in outcomes
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 sequels The streamer has also optioned the rights to Huang’s Twisted Love and its sequels for a TV series adaptation. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 After releasing Divergent in 2014, subsequent sequels Insurgent (2015) and Allegiant (2016) followed, the last of which covered only part of the third book. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Jason, who supposedly witnessed his mother’s killing, took up the blade, slaughtering his way through several bloody sequels. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 This movie was massive, spawning three sequels, a spinoff TV series, and more. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Abdy and De Luca represent a filmmaking approach that isn’t solely defined by sequels and CGI. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 Success can also open the door to sequels and franchises, although Balmaceda said those opportunities don’t necessarily have to be engineered from the beginning. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
  1. outcomes
  2. results
  3. consequences
  4. products
  5. effects
Noun
  • Those with high levels of hope had better later outcomes in health, education and employment.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This evolved into The ROS1ders, a global group of patients and caregivers that seeks to improve outcomes for all ROS1+ cancers through community, education, and research.
    — STAT Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • At-home chemical peels can help maintain certain results by exfoliating dead skin cells, smoothing texture, and gradually fading lingering discoloration.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • With 93% of the votes reported, nearly 76% of respondents chose to remain part of Canada, according to the preliminary referendum results.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • The recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As the new technology pervades the campaign trail ahead of a crucial midterm election, Ridout warned the consequences of AI ads go beyond just individual elections and have the potential to shape the very psychology of elections more broadly.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Last year, an investigation by Consumer Reports, Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union found that shoppers on Instacart were shown different prices for identical products at the same stores.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The partnership grew from the NFL’s local merchandise collaboration initiative intended to add diversity to team products with highly localized offerings, the Chiefs said in announcing the collection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of products
Noun
  • Some opening day effects are long gone, such as the illusion created by actual shifting doors at the start of the attraction, or visions of tumbling rubble near its beginning.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The progression from vessel impact to environmental damage is clear to see in many cases, said Brian Barnes, who is part of a group of satellite oceanographers at the University of South Florida analyzing the effects of this war from afar.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of effects

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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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