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
Returning, older and maybe a bit wiser to their roles as Finn and Gwen, Thames and McGraw are excellent, both taking their characters into three dimensions and giving them real gravitas unlike a lot of teen portrayals in more by-the-numbers horror sequels.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Wahlberg continued to work steadily in the 2000s, pairing a leading role on NBC's Boomtown (2002–2003) with turns in Lawrence Kasdan's Dreamcatcher (2003) and a handful of Saw sequels (2005–2007).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The game has spawned six sequels as well as a series of novels.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
In the years after the movie's box office success, Chain Saw was eventually changed to Chainsaw and the franchise released nine sequels, prequels and spinoffs.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Somehow, two sequels have materialized to update the swooshing neon visuals and cartoony renditions of a virtual world.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
This particular book has several sequels including Second Round and Par 3!
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
The Nightmare movies themselves are also distinct from the myriad slasher sequels of their era.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Scott’s 1979 Alien, for example, with its reliance on practically special effects, visually holds up better than most of the film’s sequels.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Wahlberg continued to work steadily in the 2000s, pairing a leading role on NBC's Boomtown (2002–2003) with turns in Lawrence Kasdan's Dreamcatcher (2003) and a handful of Saw sequels (2005–2007).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The game has spawned six sequels as well as a series of novels.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
In the years after the movie's box office success, Chain Saw was eventually changed to Chainsaw and the franchise released nine sequels, prequels and spinoffs.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Somehow, two sequels have materialized to update the swooshing neon visuals and cartoony renditions of a virtual world.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
This particular book has several sequels including Second Round and Par 3!
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
The Nightmare movies themselves are also distinct from the myriad slasher sequels of their era.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Scott’s 1979 Alien, for example, with its reliance on practically special effects, visually holds up better than most of the film’s sequels.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
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Modern leadership means championing both business and human outcomes.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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And that is about it, the same mechanism but with two different outcomes.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Efforts to control the weather are being made, largely by states and local governments seeking to combat droughts, but the results are modest and highly localized.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their results, published on Tuesday, show that more than two-thirds of the products contain more lead in a single serving than CR's experts say is safe to consume in an entire day.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The consequences showed up in Ohtani’s first at-bat.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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In Season 2, after their journey through the multiverse, Fionna and Cake tackle new adventures while Huntress Wizard embarks on a desperate quest with fatal consequences.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Other crypto products and other companies investing in the venture have also contributed to his net worth with his share ultimately adding up to $123 million.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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Louisiana Fish Fry, the makers behind many delicious Cajun and Creole cooking products, just announced the launch of a new Dark Roux Gumbo Base, creating a premium, yet quick and convenient, solution for home chefs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, Samuel had just four catches for 15 yards and may have been still feeling the effects of his lingering heel injury.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Students affected on two separate days Altman said students on two separate days last week ingested THC gummies and were either unable to function and removed from school or hospitalized due to the drugs’ effects.—
Brenda Ordonez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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