1
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
the conclusion that you have reached is neither consequent nor plausible
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2
as in resultant
coming as a result
her new job and consequent relocation added to the stress
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Recent Examples of consequent
Faced with this irrefutable fact, there are two options: to understand aging as just another stage of life with its consequent physical and mental changes, or to deny it.
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Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
The twentieth century was largely shaped by the collapse of dynastic empires in the early decades and by consequent war and geopolitical upheaval in the later decades.
—Robert D. Kaplan, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2022
With the rise of ISIS, and the consequent rise of Iranian hard power, Tehran has become noticeably less concerned about Iraqi perceptions and intra-clerical harmony.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2015
Not surprisingly, this population growth has been accompanied by economic growth, and consequent growth in wealth.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
The twentieth century was largely shaped by the collapse of dynastic empires in the early decades and by consequent war and geopolitical upheaval in the later decades.
—Robert D. Kaplan, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2022
With the rise of ISIS, and the consequent rise of Iranian hard power, Tehran has become noticeably less concerned about Iraqi perceptions and intra-clerical harmony.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2015
Not surprisingly, this population growth has been accompanied by economic growth, and consequent growth in wealth.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent
Adjective
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This is a silly critique that, taken to its logical conclusion, becomes an argument for never cutting or investigating anything.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
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To ease the concern stakeholders and regulators may have about the vertical AI's use, include policies broken down into tree diagrams or mind maps for visible logical workflow.—
Vijay Pandey,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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All of this is mostly dictated by location of the mass on the eyelid, size, and resultant function.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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The resultant liquid is filled with funky botanical flavors with a hint of sweetness.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Certainly, the numbers suggest those benefits are being realized by a reasonable proportion of consumers in the U.K.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Olympus Region has one fewer Location to traverse before the Guardian. Encounters in the Rift of Thessaly that had too many waves (of foes) should now be more reasonable.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And so that is an incentive to not admit your ignorance and to build up all sorts of defenses and appeal to bogus authorities in order to remain convinced of your own rational capacities and your independence.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned earlier, the industry needs a predictable market as the foundation, including upcoming policies and regulations, rational requirements and societal demands.—
Han Hendriks,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Adopt a zero-tolerance approach: Document every incident thoroughly with legal experts and witnesses, distinguishing valid concerns from smear campaigns, false claims or prejudice.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, some argue that prosecutors regularly drop cases for legal reasons and that the Justice Department may have had valid grounds for doing so.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But Trump has continued to claim that the network was trying to influence the election by making Harris sound more coherent, even though both of her answers were in the public realm.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The park is designed to intensify the use of the area for the local and wider Taichung community, while promoting a more coherent city infrastructure.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Arquette's performance is more simple but just as effective, giving hope and soul to a divorced single mom trying to do her best for her kids but with a tendency to bring home the wrong guys.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Shane Beamer, South Carolina, fifth year Last year at this point there were whispers of Beamer’s needing a good season.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In this case the most sensible move would be to shift Rafaela into a super utility bench role, install the prospect at left field and bump Duran over to center.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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City government is closest to the needs of residents’ everyday lives – snow plowing, garbage pickup, street lights, road repair, public safety, sensible economic development for low property taxes.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Consequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequent. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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