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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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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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
That film is all about the dreamy juke-joint musical sequence that blends eras and cultures.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Veronique Greenwood, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
These researchers are taking part in the first international field expedition of Project Psyche, whose goal is to sequence the genomes of all 11,000 species of moths and butterflies in Europe.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
There's macho panache and white-knuckle action sequences aplenty as Pitt's eccentric Formula 1 veteran plays reluctant mentor to a hotshot rookie (Damson Idris).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
That film is all about the dreamy juke-joint musical sequence that blends eras and cultures.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
And now there’s the technology to fully sequence someone's DNA, and understand modifications to that DNA, called epigenetics.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
These researchers are taking part in the first international field expedition of Project Psyche, whose goal is to sequence the genomes of all 11,000 species of moths and butterflies in Europe.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
Noun
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump is seen in Moscow as Russia’s best hope for delivering a favorable outcome in Ukraine.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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The chain has more than 100 locations in California, including several in the Los Angeles area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Unlike traditional steel, which has a crystalline atomic structure, amorphous steel has a disordered atomic arrangement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Half a dozen Democrats, mostly younger progressives, have filed paperwork to challenge Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), 71, who has represented parts of the San Fernando Valley for nearly 30 years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The result lands somewhere between a boutique hotel suite and a private coastal apartment.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 40th District is one of several pivotal matchups across both parties involving two incumbents, a result of the redistricting war that engulfed Texas and California and is being explored in a handful of other states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The train, which was originally slated to open in 2023, has faced significant delays caused by clashes between the airport and contractor, LAX Integrated Express Solutions, over timeline, compensation and production.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Front Range trains would use existing tracks and right-of-ways and run at speeds up to 79 miles per hour, competitive with driving along Interstate 25, depending on traffic, according to district documents.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Through a centralized resource store and online ordering system, teachers and staff members can access classroom materials at no cost.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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That will require better education that trains students to think rigorously, as well as immigration that prioritizes highly skilled migrants.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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