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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
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s a dance sequence in this film that acts as this very light moment of relief and joy, in a storyline that doesn’t have much of it.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 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
The defensive play of the game One second-half sequence Wednesday illustrated exactly what Miller is seeking on a nightly basis.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s a dance sequence in this film that acts as this very light moment of relief and joy, in a storyline that doesn’t have much of it.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 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
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The quality of the NFL’s officiating has become one of the sport's most persistent controversies, with fans, players and coaches regularly questioning calls that can determine the outcome of games.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Mission Cloud brings the expertise to harness these AI cloud services effectively—helping businesses build fast, measure AI cloud outcomes, and turn strategic ambition into measurable business results.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The burger chain originally opened in 1982 near the corner of C Street and Elvas Avenue in East Sacramento, according to previous Bee reporting.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maybe the implications of binding yourself in chains?—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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What also stole the show was her custom Lorraine Schwartz bling, particularly her diamond rings and custom earrings, which were made with 75 carats worth of diamonds in a cluster arrangement.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Learning to Grow Her love for these natural beauties began on her family’s farm in nearby Bedford County, where her mother crafted thoughtful floral arrangements for church each Sunday.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Orange County has filed a court motion to dismiss Cal Fire’s claim that it is owed $32 million to cover the costs associated with fighting the 2024 Airport fire.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The city also offers a tourist train for five euros that runs about every hour, connecting the historic center with the two main beach areas (Platja de la Grava and Platja de l’Arenal).—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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So much so, that one wonders if a sweetheart neckline or traditional mermaid train feels representative of the current fashion mood.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Seoul Street Cafe’s online ordering continues to grow, James Kwak said, as does the catering aspect of the business.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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Both locations offer walk-up ordering and drive-thru service.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Jan. 2026
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Despite rising regional competition and challenges, including perceptions of safety and currency fluctuations, Bangkok is expected to remain resilient by prioritizing sustainable growth and high-quality visitor experiences.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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