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 original was followed by seven sequels as well as a reboot in 2010, not to mention a TV series, comics, and endless merchandise. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 The long-running horror series has always had a loose sense of continuity, with even the early sequels retconning the ending of the previous film in some way. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Barker remained involved with the first two sequels, but by the fourth and fifth entries he was being pushed aside by executives at Dimension Films. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 Its sequels were mined for a beloved 1970s TV show, Little House on the Prairie, that still runs in syndication and will be rebooted on Netflix for a whole new generation in a series that premieres July 9. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Millennials are reliving their glory days with sequels like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and relaunches of brands such as Marc Jacobs Beauty. — Lauren Alberti, Allure, 6 July 2026 Jaws also spawned three sequels, though none were critically or commercially successful. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Ishirō Honda is most famous in the West for establishing the kaiju genre and directing Godzilla and seven of its sequels. — Rory Doherty, Time, 3 July 2026 Chase voiced the character in various sequels and the 2003-2006 TV series. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
  1. outcomes
  2. results
  3. consequences
  4. products
  5. effects
Noun
  • Those outcomes strengthen local labor markets and expand the nation’s talent pipeline.
    — Anthony Hernandez, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Early introductions significantly reduce aggression between males and females, leading to more successful breeding outcomes.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the Department of Buildings said earlier this week.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Those results meant Norway had already qualified for the knockout stages, so rested 10 players as they were beaten 4-1 by France in their final group match.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • Both Skaug and House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, said in the release that Boise wasn’t following that law and both hinted at possible consequences.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • Stricter regulations The proposal also sets clearer expectations for how data center developers should engage with the Independence community, along with stricter guidelines around consequences for breaking city ordinances.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • However, without strong spending activity at home, a heavy reliance on exports makes China particularly vulnerable to a reversal in AI sentiment, which would hit sales of high-tech products.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • TourProdEnter also wired $100,000 in January 2023 to a hair products company of a stylist who owns an upscale salon at the Hilton Bentley in South Beach.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of products
Noun
  • Lithium batteries in general are capable of discharging a greater percentage of their full capacity without any negative effects, commonly offering usable capacities of 80% or more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • What cascading effects might occur if one variable were to change significantly?
    — Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of effects

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