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 film spawned a franchise, including several sequels and a television series with six seasons.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The movie gained a huge following during the 1980s home video era, spawning multiple sequels, a beloved TV series, and an enduring fanbase.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
The franchise continued through more sequels, TV series and spin-off novels.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
The original film starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, and spawned sequels and a TV series.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
The vast, sprawling Conjuring franchise, which began back in 2013, has spawned a complex web of sequels, prequels and spin-offs, some of which are loosely based on cases covered by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Importantly, and perhaps clearer in retrospect, the original movie and the sequels released in 1980 and 1983 explore empire and resistance to it at a time when the United States’ imperial war in Southeast Asia was still a recent memory.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Froggatt reprised her role as Anna in the 2019 Downton Abbey film and both of its sequels.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Netflix bought only two sequels to Knives Out in its 2021 $450 million deal.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The movie gained a huge following during the 1980s home video era, spawning multiple sequels, a beloved TV series, and an enduring fanbase.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
The franchise continued through more sequels, TV series and spin-off novels.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
The original film starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, and spawned sequels and a TV series.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
The vast, sprawling Conjuring franchise, which began back in 2013, has spawned a complex web of sequels, prequels and spin-offs, some of which are loosely based on cases covered by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Importantly, and perhaps clearer in retrospect, the original movie and the sequels released in 1980 and 1983 explore empire and resistance to it at a time when the United States’ imperial war in Southeast Asia was still a recent memory.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Froggatt reprised her role as Anna in the 2019 Downton Abbey film and both of its sequels.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Netflix bought only two sequels to Knives Out in its 2021 $450 million deal.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
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In sibling-control studies, researchers compare outcomes between siblings in the same family, which helps account for shared genetics and environment.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The cumulative effect is fewer community judgments and more private, judicial and legislative control over outcomes.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These are results from benchmarks using Redis and Valkey.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell Philips Hue showed off its first video doorbell at IFA alongside a number of other smart home products, including a new Hue bridge and strip lights.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Available in 9 different colors, the hanging organizer has four different zippered compartments roomy enough to hold full-size hair care products, brushes, combs, and more.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s not fully fleshed out, but a parallel could be made to the effects of anxiety and trauma, and the unhealthy coping mechanisms that accompany them.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Research on its gut health effects is mixed.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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