as in outcome
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 sequel
For this prequel/sequel, that same oddly electric energy fuels the only plot worth caring about within the treasured IP’s greater storytelling circle of life.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
The Japanese video game developer and publisher has created some of the medium's most beloved franchises, but many haven't seen a sequel or revival in a long time.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The second half of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked films might be nearly a year away, but fans got their first major detail about the sequel on Monday (Dec. 16) when Universal Pictures announced its official title.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Waters released his annual list of the best films of the year, as published by Vulture, and bestowed the number six slot to Todd Phillips’ polarizing sequel.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
The Japanese video game developer and publisher has created some of the medium's most beloved franchises, but many haven't seen a sequel or revival in a long time.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The second half of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked films might be nearly a year away, but fans got their first major detail about the sequel on Monday (Dec. 16) when Universal Pictures announced its official title.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Waters released his annual list of the best films of the year, as published by Vulture, and bestowed the number six slot to Todd Phillips’ polarizing sequel.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
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If so, their ruling could rein in the reach of environmental impact statements, an outcome that would be welcomed by developers and condemned by environmentalists.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Basically this is an outcome of being very successful.Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The results were nothing short of extraordinary: over 100 million streams were secured using SuperFile’s encryption and tracking capabilities.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The election results scored a tactical victory for Lombardo, as without coveted two-thirds supermajorities in both legislative chambers, Democrats can’t override his vetoes.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
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The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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In the months leading up to the attack, Mangione frequently posted on X about the negative health consequences of modern technology.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mia seems determined to rope as many people into her chaos as much as possible, consequences be damned.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus, their ergonomic solutions come with a lifetime warranty—a level of assurance typically reserved for premium products.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Leach said Dexcom is also exploring how its generative AI platform can be used across its other CGM products, but the company is proceeding extra carefully since patients rely on them to prevent medical emergencies.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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