as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
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Recent Examples of sequential
From April to July, roses bloom in a sequential parade, from large climbers to delicate shrubs.
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Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
According to a market analysis from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), supply chain adjustments and elevated shipping uncertainty kept time-sensitive freight demand steady despite the sequential softening of global trade indicators.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
One key to that was the new dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission, replacing the sequential manual gearbox known for harsh shifts in many circumstances.
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Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Amazon's chip business, which includes Graviton, Tranium, and Nitro, saw 40% sequential growth in the latest quarter.
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Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sequential
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
According to a market analysis from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), supply chain adjustments and elevated shipping uncertainty kept time-sensitive freight demand steady despite the sequential softening of global trade indicators.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
One key to that was the new dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission, replacing the sequential manual gearbox known for harsh shifts in many circumstances.
—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Amazon's chip business, which includes Graviton, Tranium, and Nitro, saw 40% sequential growth in the latest quarter.
—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sequential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequential
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The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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Okorie gives Stanford an entry to the NBA for the third consecutive season, along with Maxime Raynaud (Sacramento Kings, 2025) and Spencer Jones (Denver Nuggets, 2024).
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Indecision in the market led to successive 17th-place finishes, but this could be the type of deal Spurs could shave millions off in the future if signings like these help to bring them back into Europe and strengthen their negotiating position.
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Practice successive sowing, grow diverse plant varieties, and use flowers to attract pollinators to boost fruit production.
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequential. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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