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
This integration allows for simple prompts or goals in English, eliminating the need for complex sequential coordinate and action data.
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Prasad Banala, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
That would be a slowdown on both a sequential and year-over-year basis.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The Starz Networks segment ended the March quarter with 12.3 million U.S. streaming subscribers, representing sequential growth of 530,000.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 May 2025
As products become more complex, especially with the rise of AI, teams are evolving toward multivariate testing, bandit algorithms and sequential testing.
—Antara Dave, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Prasad Banala, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
That would be a slowdown on both a sequential and year-over-year basis.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The Starz Networks segment ended the March quarter with 12.3 million U.S. streaming subscribers, representing sequential growth of 530,000.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 May 2025
As products become more complex, especially with the rise of AI, teams are evolving toward multivariate testing, bandit algorithms and sequential testing.
—Antara Dave, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequential
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Wilson’s record for three consecutive games with 15 points and 15 rebounds, joins WNBA stars like Clark, Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum and Napheesa Collier on the WNBA All-Star list.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda struggled with the car, and the Japanese driver finished last (among those who didn’t DNF or DNS) for the second consecutive race weekend.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The aircraft made successive passes, dropping one bomb at a time until the bridge was destroyed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Each successive exercise has highlighted fresh challenges surrounding response strategies, ranging from the speed at which missions could be designed and launched to how to best gather intelligence and communicate with the general public.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequential. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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