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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Recent Examples of sequence
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The Show Must Go On The sequences were filmed out of order and included full musical numbers along with the scene-to-scene transitions.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Todd Young, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2025
Before the study took place, just four snow leopards had ever been fully genetically sequenced due to the challenges associated with taking samples from a species that is so adept at remaining hidden, according to the researchers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
As a rule of thumb, the shorter the sequence or read of base pairs, the older the DNA, Meyer-Kaiser said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The Show Must Go On The sequences were filmed out of order and included full musical numbers along with the scene-to-scene transitions.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The cost of sequencing a human genome, for example, has dropped from hundreds of millions of dollars in the early 2000s to hundreds of dollars today.
—Todd Young, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2025
Before the study took place, just four snow leopards had ever been fully genetically sequenced due to the challenges associated with taking samples from a species that is so adept at remaining hidden, according to the researchers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
Noun
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Activists there leveraged this wholly unanticipated outcome to accelerate the rise of an organized antislavery campaign after 1783.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The outcome came on a night of decisive wins for candidates in various races aligned with the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The content creator dressed in a stunning array of jewels, a chain-style seashell dress from Paco Rabanne retailing for nearly $4,000, and a metallic purse.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The drums are intrinsic to the arrangement, even in this more traditionally melodic era.—
John Lingan,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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But, in this British production, Pete Townshend’s music comes in a posh arrangement for orchestra, and the story is told using versatile choreography by Paul Roberts, best known for his work with One Direction and Harry Styles.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At a time when the Mavericks need as much good will, or PR, as possible, filing a lawsuit against the Dallas Stars is petty, small and mean.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Shashou and Effron have been iterating alongside what has become a team of 50 robotics engineers on the manicure system, which can remove nail polish; deliver cuticle care; file nails — without blades — and impart colored polish and a top coat to finish.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One year after taking the helm, Niccol’s restructuring plan – including menu pare-back as well as store closures and remodeling – has shown mixed results.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this edition, CW looks at Tuesday's election results.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The journalists who rushed to the scene managed to jot down the names of about a dozen—the VIPs (there were three members of parliament on the train that day, which was a factor in the disaster) and a couple of servants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Desperate to help her, Katie’s exhausted parents send her to a recovery centre, forcing her and her estranged mother, Tami to board a long-distance train bound for Washington.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kelly also said some proposals would significantly alter Starbucks’ operations, such as giving workers the ability to shut down mobile ordering if a store has more than five orders in the queue.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Trey Harper, executive director of Community Link Mission in Saginaw, said his food pantry can serve up to 160 families three days a week, and also has an online ordering program one day a week.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since she was elected in July, the President has prioritized the protection of Indigenous and tribal lands, economic diversification, and responsible forest management.—
Erin McMullen,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The brand, which has won multiple design awards for its aluminum carry-on, prioritizes durability and design.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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