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
Far worse sequels have been made for far weaker reasons.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Dutton Ranch is the latest extension of a number of Yellowstone prequels, spinoffs and sequels, including 1883, 1923, 1944, 6666 and Marshals, which recently began airing on CBS and stars Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Of course, most of the humans living in thrall to the Matrix, both in the Wachowskis’ original film and its sequels, do not have that choice.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Four more films have since been released, including three sequels and one prequel, with another set to premiere in theaters in November this year.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
After steadily gaining popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, as well as a TV series and an enduring fanbase.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
There have been several spinoffs and TV movie sequels of Stargate SG-1, but the original show is still the best.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But unlike the two sequels that came later, this follow-up wasn't absolute chum.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Dutton Ranch is the latest extension of a number of Yellowstone prequels, spinoffs and sequels, including 1883, 1923, 1944, 6666 and Marshals, which recently began airing on CBS and stars Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Of course, most of the humans living in thrall to the Matrix, both in the Wachowskis’ original film and its sequels, do not have that choice.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Four more films have since been released, including three sequels and one prequel, with another set to premiere in theaters in November this year.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
After steadily gaining popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, as well as a TV series and an enduring fanbase.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
There have been several spinoffs and TV movie sequels of Stargate SG-1, but the original show is still the best.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But unlike the two sequels that came later, this follow-up wasn't absolute chum.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 1969, the chaos theory founder Edward Lorenz articulated the Butterfly Effect, in which a single, small action in one area can lead to broader, unexpected outcomes in others.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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An accident can raise questions about medical care, lost wages, and insurance, while an immigration matter can involve deadlines, documentation, and the fear that one wrong move will carry consequences for years.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This terrorist activity poses a direct threat to the stability of friendly Mali and could have the most serious consequences for the entire region.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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