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
He’s also talked about ideas for Obsession sequels and even an anthology series where different kinds of wishes and their unforeseen effects are explored.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
With a cast including Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan and Baby Reindeer‘s Jessica Gunning, the pic looks set to spawn sequels as its producers turn to British children’s film franchises such as Harry Potter and Paddington for inspiration.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Once beloved, Miasma fell from grace over the years thanks to a series of shitty sequels plus later generations’ reappraisal of the films’ blatant misogyny and transphobia.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, Herlihy teased to The Hollywood Reporter that following the success of Happy Gilmore 2 more Sandler sequels could be on the way.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
During a wintry white-out, Kris drives to her home to hopefully entreat Billy to star in the remake Kris is developing, which is meant to wipe the slate clean of the many bad sequels and reboots.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
In 2025, nine of the top ten highest-grossing films were sequels, remakes or franchise installments.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The film was a hit, revitalizing the franchise for a new era, with two sequels following.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
John Boyega, who played Finn — a Black stormtrooper — in the sequels, once complained that Disney mishandled the introduction of a Black character.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
With a cast including Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan and Baby Reindeer‘s Jessica Gunning, the pic looks set to spawn sequels as its producers turn to British children’s film franchises such as Harry Potter and Paddington for inspiration.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Once beloved, Miasma fell from grace over the years thanks to a series of shitty sequels plus later generations’ reappraisal of the films’ blatant misogyny and transphobia.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, Herlihy teased to The Hollywood Reporter that following the success of Happy Gilmore 2 more Sandler sequels could be on the way.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
During a wintry white-out, Kris drives to her home to hopefully entreat Billy to star in the remake Kris is developing, which is meant to wipe the slate clean of the many bad sequels and reboots.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
In 2025, nine of the top ten highest-grossing films were sequels, remakes or franchise installments.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The film was a hit, revitalizing the franchise for a new era, with two sequels following.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
John Boyega, who played Finn — a Black stormtrooper — in the sequels, once complained that Disney mishandled the introduction of a Black character.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Important parts of a patient’s history can be too hastily discounted as red herrings; test results can come back that don’t easily fit with the story that has been told.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The league moved the draft to Chicago for two years, saw tremendous results and it's become a main attraction, especially for cities that wouldn't be in position for a Super Bowl.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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At a time when the world seems more absurd than ever, the need has only grown for a deftly incisive voice with the courage to decry truthiness to power, regardless of consequences.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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Shop more Virtue products, including my go-to hair mask below.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Merit Products Used by Katie Holmes Katie Holmes led us through her glowy and natural makeup routine using only Merit products.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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