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
Animation’s share of box office revenue has doubled from 9% in 2022 to 17% in 2024, led by Japanese anime and Disney sequels.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The books were written in the 1950s and consist of Eloise (1955) and four sequels.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
What happened past the initial film was a slew of sequels, which are now being released for the first time as a seven-movie collection in 4K and UHD for the first time.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s lore recaps and reviews, or essays about how disappointing the sequels were.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The novel and its three sequels, collectively known as the Neapolitan Quartet, follow two women, Lila and Elena, through a tempestuous, competitive, and emotionally intense friendship that doubles as a history of postwar feminism and postwar Italy.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
The two horror classics were made five years apart (1973 and 1978), and launched a bloody string of sequels and copycats.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet not one of the sequels to World War II has measured up to the original tale.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
How can there be dueling sequels to the same film?
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The books were written in the 1950s and consist of Eloise (1955) and four sequels.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
What happened past the initial film was a slew of sequels, which are now being released for the first time as a seven-movie collection in 4K and UHD for the first time.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s lore recaps and reviews, or essays about how disappointing the sequels were.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The novel and its three sequels, collectively known as the Neapolitan Quartet, follow two women, Lila and Elena, through a tempestuous, competitive, and emotionally intense friendship that doubles as a history of postwar feminism and postwar Italy.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
The two horror classics were made five years apart (1973 and 1978), and launched a bloody string of sequels and copycats.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet not one of the sequels to World War II has measured up to the original tale.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
How can there be dueling sequels to the same film?
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
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Steve Wymer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley’s CEO, said while there was an oversize check and lots of balloons at the event Thursday, ASML’s aim is more about outcomes than public relations.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Federal and state policymakers need to buttress these investments with stronger protections that ensure access to workforce training translates into real outcomes, not the false promise of low-quality training options with untrusted credentials.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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AeroMap has been validated against NASA wind tunnel data, with results showing close agreement between its predictions and experimental measurements, indicating its suitability for sustainable aircraft development, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Democrats said the election results were a referendum on Republicans and should drive them to the negotiating table.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the consequences of the shutdown have been compounding.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to the market research firm EchoTik, the TikTok Shop sold $19 billion worth of products globally in the third quarter of this year, from July through September.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cureate does not warehouse or distribute food products, the company buys purchases the food order and the farmer delivers it to the customer, Bryden said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both of these effects can make reflux worse.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fast casual has become ‘too expensive’ Cava, which serves customizable Mediterranean-style bowls, is one chain that’s feeling the effects.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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