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 image was later seen in theaters, on posters, in merchandise, across sequels and re‑releases without her knowledge or consent.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 May 2026
It was followed by four theatrical sequels and two TV series.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026
When will studios and streamers cool it with 20-years-later sequels?
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
There were sequels, corsets, and movie romances in an age when the genre was dying.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Dutton Ranch is the latest extension of a number of Yellowstone prequels, spinoffs and sequels, including 1883, 1923, 1944, 6666 and Marshals, which recently began airing on CBS and stars Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Four more films have since been released, including three sequels and one prequel, with another set to premiere in theaters in November this year.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
There have been several spinoffs and TV movie sequels of Stargate SG-1, but the original show is still the best.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 May 2026
It was followed by four theatrical sequels and two TV series.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026
When will studios and streamers cool it with 20-years-later sequels?
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
There were sequels, corsets, and movie romances in an age when the genre was dying.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Dutton Ranch is the latest extension of a number of Yellowstone prequels, spinoffs and sequels, including 1883, 1923, 1944, 6666 and Marshals, which recently began airing on CBS and stars Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Four more films have since been released, including three sequels and one prequel, with another set to premiere in theaters in November this year.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
There have been several spinoffs and TV movie sequels of Stargate SG-1, but the original show is still the best.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
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Though that was a seamless shift from his previous claim that the two-dose series would provide plenty of protection against severe outcomes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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And, betting on terrible outcomes doesn't signify what the better actually wants to happen.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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College is the time to develop one’s voice, and that requires both the courage to take a position and the maturity to reckon with the consequences.—
Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Rather than demonstrating American power, the conflict has pulled the US into a deeply unpopular and seemingly intractable confrontation with spiraling global economic consequences.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Because hair treatment products often take a few months to begin showing results, these customers are expected to be highly loyal.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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So do moisturizers containing lactic acid and anti-aging products with alpha-hydroxy acids.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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