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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 June 2026
The system plans sequences of actions instead of responding to single triggers.
—Manick Bhan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
While many resources and efforts were made to sequence DNA through the Human Genome Project, sequencing RNA and its many modifications remains a challenging task.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Related Stories Microdrama collapses that sequence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 June 2026
The system plans sequences of actions instead of responding to single triggers.
—Manick Bhan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
Using a new technology which enabled scientists to sequence all 20,000 genes in a person’s DNA at once, Musunuru and others began to uncover their secrets.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
While many resources and efforts were made to sequence DNA through the Human Genome Project, sequencing RNA and its many modifications remains a challenging task.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
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Nonetheless, Ossoff will have to appeal to independents, who will decide the outcome, according to Charles Bullock, a University of Georgia political science professor and expert on Southern politics.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Researchers have documented positive mental health outcomes associated with participating in BDSM play, including decreasing levels of cortisol, often called our stress hormone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The chain retailer also has locations at Arden Fair and Westfield Galleria at Roseville.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace, part of the same chain, did not sustain any damage.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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That arrangement could change for Iran’s third and final group-stage matchup Friday in Seattle against Egypt.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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According to the developers, the AI agent will create itineraries, handle arrangements, and try to anticipate what guests need.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The lawsuit filed by the families names Wilburn, Riverside County, and the cities of Beaumont and Calimesa as defendants, alleging the intersection was dangerously designed and maintained, with inadequate sight lines caused by roadway geometry, vegetation and utility equipment.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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No charges have been filed yet.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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As a result, the concept of animal rights was non-existent and people were free to treat animals like any other inanimate property.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Whatever the reasons, the result is somewhat ironic.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Commuters on trains and cars alike should prepare for a difficult ride home on Monday evening as severe weather, a gridlock warning and a partial Penn Station shutdown will take place during peak hours.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Since last Wednesday both in-person and online ordering at the original location have seen a drop in sales of at least 20%.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Amid rising travel costs, Nguyen prioritizes travel in her budget and cuts expenses elsewhere.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The lawsuit also accuses emergency responders and dispatchers of mishandling the aftermath by prioritizing treatment and transport of the deputy over the couple, who were more seriously injured, delaying critical medical care.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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