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 lead creature designer on the Avatar sequels, Zachary Berger, revealed the process behind the akula’s creation, stating the basis for the final design was born from a sketch Wētā Workshop had done a long time ago.
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Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
Before their split, the couple acted opposite each other in the Matrix sequels, and their characters were even married on Hannibal.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
However, the Academy also has a history of snubbing sequels, even those to films that performed strongly at the Oscars, like the Avatar franchise.
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Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Fast and the Furious became an instant classic, with many of the cast members returning for several sequels.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Bonnie herself has grown in subsequent sequels, and now Toy Story 5 finds her as a shy 8-year-old struggling to balance her affection for vintage dolls like Jessie with the shinier tech her peers prefer.
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Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
At the same time last year, sequels like ‘Zootopia 2’ were also huge hits.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Chase voiced the character in various sequels and the 2003-2006 TV series.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Moritz isn’t wrong as 12 years really is a lengthy amount of time between sequels, especially when the last one only took two years to make.
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Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
Before their split, the couple acted opposite each other in the Matrix sequels, and their characters were even married on Hannibal.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
However, the Academy also has a history of snubbing sequels, even those to films that performed strongly at the Oscars, like the Avatar franchise.
—
Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Fast and the Furious became an instant classic, with many of the cast members returning for several sequels.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Bonnie herself has grown in subsequent sequels, and now Toy Story 5 finds her as a shy 8-year-old struggling to balance her affection for vintage dolls like Jessie with the shinier tech her peers prefer.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
At the same time last year, sequels like ‘Zootopia 2’ were also huge hits.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Chase voiced the character in various sequels and the 2003-2006 TV series.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Moritz isn’t wrong as 12 years really is a lengthy amount of time between sequels, especially when the last one only took two years to make.
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Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
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Recycling and reselling, outcomes better for the environment, each accounted for only about 1 in 10 devices.
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Successful outcomes often come from taking the time to understand available options, building the right support system, and returning to work at a pace that supports both health and long-term employment goals.
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Although results have not been finalized for either June primary, the latest returns show Wahab took nearly 43% of the vote in the special election and about 38% in the June 2 primary.
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However, auditors found the city lacks a clear and consistent way to measure which shelter programs are producing the best results.
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Nevertheless, their family and the Fernandezes are left with the permanent consequences of that day.
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.
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For tick prevention, Hayes recommends long pants tucked into socks, duct tape wrapped sticky-side out around the ankle, and chemical repellents over essential-oil products — pointing readers to the EPA’s repellent search engine to find effective options.
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All of these products are designed to connect enterprise merchants' existing systems to any AI commerce surface through a single integration.
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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