SEQUELS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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 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 With sequels in the Batman and Superman franchises on the horizon, a DC team-up between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel doesn’t seem to be in the immediate future. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 However, Cruise’s then-lack of interest in sequels — and in reprising the role — has kept that script in a drawer ever since. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 Giuliano’s inventive approach to the mayhem is such that even a mid-credits scene that opens the door to more sequels feels fresh. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, Pitt is ready to get some sequels going for real. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Is there a finer compliment for a film that spawned almost a dozen sequels, prequels, and spinoffs (as well as a Simpsons homage)? — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 In syndication, the show continued its popularity, leading to prequels, sequels on TV and in film, video games, podcasts and fan fiction. — Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Our objective is to make voting better, and the outcomes more accurate with what’s going on.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Haroz and many other experts believe benchmarks can only get us so far, and that researchers need longitudinal data from AI companies to connect exposure to actual outcomes in real people.

— Laura Reiley, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of outcomes

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But the latest release — though unlikely to materially affect the results of the upcoming election — once again concentrates attention on Tinubu’s time in the US.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Boosted by Heated Rivalry, Crave recorded just over 5 million subs in Bell’s most recent results, and is eyeing 6 million by end of 2028, but Cohan is thinking beyond that.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of results

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The Cornell 7 lawsuit refers to the legal document filed by an unnamed Cornell University student who accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a frat house party in October 2024 — and faced no legal consequences.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
But since that process can take years, those decisions can still have important real-world consequences.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of consequences

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While some American buyers--particularly the well-off--were lured into purchasing EVs thanks to federal and state handouts, most drivers resisted such products out of fears regarding long charging times and limited battery range.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
And while The Atlantic has published largely skeptical coverage of major AI companies and their products’ impact on society, Thompson’s tone, in his podcasts and LinkedIn posts, has been more optimistic.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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