1
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the attempt to help was a natural sequence to her charitable nature
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2
as in chain
a series of things linked together
a sequence of events that no one predicted
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as in arrangement
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
police are trying to reconstruct the sequence of events
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as in to file
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Recent Examples of sequence
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Though it may have been born out of a time crunch, Fernandez says one of his favorite moments comes during the re-configured ending sequence.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Hegseth, according to Goldberg, laid out the details of those strikes, including the timing, sequencing, targets and weapons systems to be used.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The sequence marked the first time in franchise history that the Yankees launched back-to-back-to-back homers to start a game.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Though it may have been born out of a time crunch, Fernandez says one of his favorite moments comes during the re-configured ending sequence.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
What to know about Pete Hegseth amid leak of war plans in group text
Hours before the airstrikes on March 15, Hegseth shared secret plans, including targets and attack sequencing, in the chat.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Hegseth, according to Goldberg, laid out the details of those strikes, including the timing, sequencing, targets and weapons systems to be used.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
Noun
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Further studies are necessary to compare the effects of these two dosing regimens on clinical outcomes.—
Staff Author,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Much depends on what offers are forthcoming but the most likely outcome currently is that Nunez leaves this summer and Liverpool bring someone in to provide greater competition alongside Jota.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the case of Tom’s, Schaden says teams are eager partners given the chain’s ability to bring in crowds even when there isn’t an event at the venue.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The effects could ripple up the chain to textile makers and farmers as everyone seeks lower prices to save costs.—
Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This arrangement allows the 13-year veteran to stay with the Knicks through the remainder of the regular season.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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It was intended to serve as a permanent residence for U.S. ambassadors to the UN, replacing the rental arrangements of previous envoys.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Barba was released following the arrest on condition of home detention, an order filed Tuesday in a New Jersey district court revealed.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Shares in Donald Trump's social media company sank in morning trading on Wednesday, a day after the company filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission that could allow the president's trust to sell more than $2 billion of shares.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pitching was considered more of a question mark going into this season with injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea along with the losses of Luis Severino and Jose Quintana in free agency, but the results are a good development.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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To one pursuing the even tenor of his usual routine, the chewing of coca gives no especial sensation, in fact the only result seems to be a negative one, an absence of the customary desire for food and sleep.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Americans are now taking westbound trains and trying to relocate beyond Canada.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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On a recent Sunday evening in Kanda, several Nissan workers gathered at a small bar near the train station, drinking and singing karaoke.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leonard can be part of the support staff and prioritize NHL acclimation at his pace without feeling rushed to produce.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The company was expected to set its first operational satellites aloft last year, but the launch was delayed as ULA prioritized two U.S. Space Force missions.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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