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
Chase voiced the character in various sequels and the 2003-2006 TV series.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Gray returned to Dallas for the series finale and TV sequels, and later reprised Sue Ellen in the revival.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
And without doubting the ongoing popularity of Toy Story and its sequels, the group most likely to look with special fondness upon Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the like are those who saw the first movie 31 years ago — once again, the parents.
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Pixar has had major success with sequels to its popular properties.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
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
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
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Gray returned to Dallas for the series finale and TV sequels, and later reprised Sue Ellen in the revival.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
And without doubting the ongoing popularity of Toy Story and its sequels, the group most likely to look with special fondness upon Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the like are those who saw the first movie 31 years ago — once again, the parents.
—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Pixar has had major success with sequels to its popular properties.
—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
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.
—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
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As campaigns begin taking shape for the midterm elections in November, the outcomes in the New York primaries are likely to remain part of a larger national debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
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The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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As her business has expanded, her products are now available at Terrain, Joan’s on Third and the MoMA Design Store in addition to her website.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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