sequences 1 of 2

noun

plural of sequence
1
as in outcomes
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 chains
a series of things linked together a sequence of events that no one predicted

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3
as in arrangements
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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sequences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sequence
as in files

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Recent Examples of sequences
Noun
But over the course of numerous sequels and reboots, the franchise largely shifted away from resonant character drama in favor of high-octane action sequences and increasingly monstrous beasts. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 Key sequences were excised before its original release, with still more cuts made for American moviegoers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026 Strewn across the film, such sequences suspend narrative development, allowing images to linger beyond their immediate function. — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 They were written by a genomic language model trained on vast troves of DNA sequences. — Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026 This second season is briskly paced and captivatingly animated, and more time spent with characters like Jubilee, Nightcrawler, and Polaris broadens the series’ ensemble (and allows for flashier fight sequences, thanks to their power sets). — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Those types of sequences are building-block moments for Williams, competitive victories as the offense continues to take shape. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Over in the post-production room, one of the clearest examples of that evolving creative process came in during the edits and music supervision, where even individual sequences were still finding their identity as the show came together. — Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 But the new research employed AI to generate entirely new genomes with far less human input, using a model trained on DNA sequences much like ChatGPT is trained on words. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
  1. outcomes
  2. chains
  3. arrangements
  4. files
  5. results
  6. trains
  7. distributions
  8. prioritizes
Noun
  • Couples have prenups for many reasons, but much of it comes down to discussing financial goals, avoiding additional legal work in a divorce, maintaining control over financial outcomes and avoiding a state's default divorce laws.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The most likely outcomes in my mind are Makhachev controlling Garry for the majority of the fight and winning a clear decision, or perhaps submitting him.
    — Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Next came an exhibition around a creepy Howdy Doody-ish figure that met countless violent fates while being cast about mechanistically on chains in 2016.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • By the end of the 1920s, major theater chains were dispensing with the organists and pit orchestras that had accompanied silent films.
    — David Woodard, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Critics argue such arrangements force consumers to pay for surplus electricity, although Manga said such guarantees were necessary to secure financing for capital-intensive projects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The dollar’s dominance will erode more rapidly, with its share of global foreign exchange reserves perhaps falling below 50 percent as bilateral currency arrangements proliferate and the pricing of commodities diversifies.
    — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrangements
Verb
  • The beloved character files a claim that the Acme corporation — the fictional company that sells the faulty products prominently seen in Looney Tunes cartoons — is purposefully selling bad products to Coyote in his efforts to catch Roadrunner.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If the prosecution files a motion for summary disposition, the presiding judge — Hippler, in Kohberger’s case — will likely schedule a hearing.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of files
Noun
  • Another area in which Wrexham need to improve is their results against the top teams.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The results of that study, published in 2016, identified 235 distinct bears using genetic testing and estimated the total bear population in western Connecticut was around 400 to 450 individuals.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • Visitors to the airport have been able to watch the trains in action, but travelers have yet to benefit.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bias cut is preferred, but looks range from the draped and slinky to high-lows with trains.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • In the meantime, the district is holding mobile food distributions for students in various neighborhoods the rest of the week after receiving state permission to do so.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Incentive trusts can tie distributions to education, employment, or specific milestones rather than releasing funds all at once.
    — Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of distributions
Verb
  • Adkinson, the sheriff, says his office prioritizes professionalism and respect.
    — Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Patients should also consult their doctors to develop a treatment plan that prioritizes exercise and strength training.
    — Jessica Starr, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of prioritizes

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