SEQUENTIAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

sequential

adjective

si-ˈkwen(t)-shəl

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 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 There is no sequential problem-solving. —

Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026 Consumer postpaid phone churn was 90 basis points in Q1, a sequential improvement of 5 basis points from Q4, and improved further in March to below 85 basis points. —

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequential

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The Rays took a 3-1 lead on Vilade’s one-out double and three consecutive two-out RBI hits by centerfielder Cedric Mullins (single), shortstop Ben Williamson (double) and catcher Nick Fortes (double).

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
McDuffie and Watson were part of Kansas City Chiefs teams that played in three consecutive Super Bowls, winning titles in 2023 and 2024.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026