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 1987 movie was followed by two sequels, RoboCop 2 in 1990 and RoboCop 3 in 1993, and the 2014 remake of the 1987 film. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Successful rom-coms about magazine staffers named Andy or Andie have become popular fodder for sequels as Hollywood continues to prioritize nostalgia. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 The original film, which has had three sequels, features the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Fran Drescher and Molly Shannon. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 Even sequels and prequels — say, those in the Star Wars canon — ideally aspire to a degree of self-sufficiency in which the audience can discern the story and, properly bewitched, can proceed to seek out the other movies. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 Much of Disney’s studio showcase focused on sequels of franchises past and present. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 But over the course of numerous sequels and reboots, the franchise largely shifted away from resonant character drama in favor of high-octane action sequences and increasingly monstrous beasts. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 But in the early 1970s, Hollywood was embracing sequels out of desperation in the midst of what was an extremely unhealthy distribution business. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 Even after years of inferior sequels and retreads, the pure adrenaline high of Die Hard remains inimitable. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
  1. outcomes
  2. results
  3. consequences
  4. products
  5. effects
Noun
  • Models ranked some outcomes more consistently than individual evaluators.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That should give a sense of the wide range of outcomes that are capable for indies.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Until there is a method to identify CTE in a living brain, the results of the collective efforts to make football safer won’t be known for another 15 to 20 years.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The results helped engineers reconstruct the programming requirements needed for the BALDCU.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • The mere possibility of losing its critical space assets in a surprise attack could push the United States to use its forces early or to delegate launch authority in ways that raise the risk of an accident, to avoid the devastating consequences.
    — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The games present overly simplified worlds devoid of civilians, children, and animals, and there are no lasting consequences for players’ decisions.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • And these incidents are increasing by at least 10% a year among consumer products, according to a federal National Institute of Standards and Technology analysis.
    — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Flexible layouts and architectural display structures provide shoppers the space to discover products, while allowing the 2,400-square-foot space to evolve.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of products
Noun
  • Finally, Angel Martinez captured this gorgeous shot of the eclipsed Sturgeon Moon setting behind a cluster of skyscrapers in Madrid, Spain, as atmospheric effects distorted the true color and outline of the lunar disk.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of effects

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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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