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
Chase voiced the character in various sequels and the 2003-2006 TV series.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Nearly 40 years later, The Lost Boys remains one of pop-culture's most beloved vampire movies ever made, inspiring comic books and sequels.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The sequels are lined up; this character is working.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
Steven Spielberg's dino masterpiece — which has spawned six sequels and countless imitators — ushered in a new wave of CGI filmmaking and became an instant sensation beyond what original author Michael Crichton could ever have envisioned.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Moritz isn’t wrong as 12 years really is a lengthy amount of time between sequels, especially when the last one only took two years to make.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Like most sequels, Beckham’s second act with the Giants will likely pale in comparison to the original.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Way more sequels are set for 2025, driving business, if not heartfelt fervor.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In the age of interconnected superhero franchise films, sequels come with greater speed.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Nearly 40 years later, The Lost Boys remains one of pop-culture's most beloved vampire movies ever made, inspiring comic books and sequels.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The sequels are lined up; this character is working.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
Steven Spielberg's dino masterpiece — which has spawned six sequels and countless imitators — ushered in a new wave of CGI filmmaking and became an instant sensation beyond what original author Michael Crichton could ever have envisioned.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Moritz isn’t wrong as 12 years really is a lengthy amount of time between sequels, especially when the last one only took two years to make.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Like most sequels, Beckham’s second act with the Giants will likely pale in comparison to the original.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Way more sequels are set for 2025, driving business, if not heartfelt fervor.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In the age of interconnected superhero franchise films, sequels come with greater speed.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
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Recycling and reselling, outcomes better for the environment, each accounted for only about 1 in 10 devices.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Successful outcomes often come from taking the time to understand available options, building the right support system, and returning to work at a pace that supports both health and long-term employment goals.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Although results have not been finalized for either June primary, the latest returns show Wahab took nearly 43% of the vote in the special election and about 38% in the June 2 primary.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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However, auditors found the city lacks a clear and consistent way to measure which shelter programs are producing the best results.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Nevertheless, their family and the Fernandezes are left with the permanent consequences of that day.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Noun
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For tick prevention, Hayes recommends long pants tucked into socks, duct tape wrapped sticky-side out around the ankle, and chemical repellents over essential-oil products — pointing readers to the EPA’s repellent search engine to find effective options.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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All of these products are designed to connect enterprise merchants' existing systems to any AI commerce surface through a single integration.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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