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
EW.com, 10 June 2025
This apparently minor incident sets in motion a sequence of events that leads to Thomas meeting Barnard and, eventually, marrying one of Barnard’s daughters, Mary.
—B. Pietras
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The growing ability to sequence the human genome and compare thousands of genomes to each other now yields endless complexity and simultaneous opportunity for discovery.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Noun
One sequence in the film — a sprawling battle that plays out in a baseball field and is orchestrated from afar by Luthor — sees Angela summon swarms of nanobots running throughout her body to create razor-sharp throwing discs.
—EW.com, 10 June 2025
This apparently minor incident sets in motion a sequence of events that leads to Thomas meeting Barnard and, eventually, marrying one of Barnard’s daughters, Mary.
—B. Pietras
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Verb
Working together with the Harvard University Herbaria — home to over five million botanical specimens — Future Society has successfully sequenced the genetic codes of preserved plants, some of which date back more than 150 years.
—Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The growing ability to sequence the human genome and compare thousands of genomes to each other now yields endless complexity and simultaneous opportunity for discovery.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
Noun
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In these chaotic times, a lot of outcomes boil down to a very simple thing – trust.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Ultimately, the most important part of Friday’s game, beyond the outcome, is the continued development of Horton.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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By the end of that year, Klarna had deals with roughly half of the country’s 100 largest chains.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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These efforts include deploying to the first island chain assets such as the U.S. Marine Corps' NMESIS high-precision anti-ship missile system to the Luzon Strait—a maritime choke point frequented by Chinese warships.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Best practices include allowing gradual reentry and flexible work arrangements. 3.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This seating arrangement—especially the proximity between Oakley and Dolan—mattered in light of preexisting tensions and longstanding personal animus.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The state filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the move that's heading for court arguments later June 12.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Back then, filing a patent or trademark was a fairly simple process.—
Joe Hudicka,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The result will be a 20-year master plan to be approved later this year by the NICTD board of directors.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Mangione continued, describing his train of thought in targeting a CEO who was set to attend an annual conference for investors.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Jammu in early June to inaugurate the first Vande Bharat train service from Katra to Kashmir, a route that passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge and connects the region to New Delhi for the first time.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Brands should prioritize transparency and customer control—clearly communicating how AI shapes experiences to build trust and capture responsible feedback for continuous refinement.—
Amir Banifatemi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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For instance, predictive models have assisted social workers to prioritize high-risk cases and intervene earlier.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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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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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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