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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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as in chains
a series of things linked together
a sequence of events that no one predicted
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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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Recent Examples of sequences
Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
At the time of the interviews, neither group had compared its sequences to those generated by the other group.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
Only centre-back William Saliba completed more passes than the 19-year-old, while he was involved in the most possession sequences, jumping from space to space in midfield and knitting together Arsenal’s most threatening passing moves.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Around eight months before filming, the stunt team – led by second unit director Kyle Gardiner and fight coordinators Michael Lehr and Malay Kim – showed him the previs, giving him time to shape the sequences and add Kung Lao’s signature Wing Chun punches and teleportation movements.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
Still, the film has its rewards, mostly of the unsophisticated kind, since the fight sequences come fast and furious and the cheesy dialogue has enough groan-worthy one-liners to inspire a thousand drinking games.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The anniversary re-release offers audiences the chance to experience both films on the big screen again, from the original’s iconic fighter jet sequences to the sequel’s modern, high-intensity aerial cinematography.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
For McQuoid, that appears to mean making a film devoid of color, shooting the incoherent fight sequences against murky backdrops, and treating the origin story of secondary protagonist Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) with the solemnity of a biblical reading.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2026
While Aliens is best known for its iconic action sequences, there is plenty of intrigue, suspense, and drama during the quieter moments.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
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Its AlphaFold system, which predicts the structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences, helped scientists better understand the virus that causes COVID-19 and contributed to advances in protein-structure prediction that were recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
—Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
At the time of the interviews, neither group had compared its sequences to those generated by the other group.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
Only centre-back William Saliba completed more passes than the 19-year-old, while he was involved in the most possession sequences, jumping from space to space in midfield and knitting together Arsenal’s most threatening passing moves.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Around eight months before filming, the stunt team – led by second unit director Kyle Gardiner and fight coordinators Michael Lehr and Malay Kim – showed him the previs, giving him time to shape the sequences and add Kung Lao’s signature Wing Chun punches and teleportation movements.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
Still, the film has its rewards, mostly of the unsophisticated kind, since the fight sequences come fast and furious and the cheesy dialogue has enough groan-worthy one-liners to inspire a thousand drinking games.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The anniversary re-release offers audiences the chance to experience both films on the big screen again, from the original’s iconic fighter jet sequences to the sequel’s modern, high-intensity aerial cinematography.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
For McQuoid, that appears to mean making a film devoid of color, shooting the incoherent fight sequences against murky backdrops, and treating the origin story of secondary protagonist Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) with the solemnity of a biblical reading.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2026
While Aliens is best known for its iconic action sequences, there is plenty of intrigue, suspense, and drama during the quieter moments.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In the 30 years since the program began, it has been implemented by a number of states and nationwide retail chains, and is now mandatory in all federal office buildings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images From Domino’s Pizza to Applebee’s, restaurant chains are reporting that sales softened in March as gas prices spiked.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Standardized support would mean women can access these tools without having to rely on informal arrangements or their manager’s discretion or support.—
Shirley Velasquez,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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The clerk’s inquiry is required by law after someone files a complaint, said Saul Seyler, Ada County’s elections director.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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The district attorney that prosecuted the case represents the state during this process and files briefs responding to the claims, per the handbook.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Ultimately, as team sources told The Athletic, those results weren’t good enough.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The sample was just six young men, so results may vary, but the underlying biology is well-established.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Plus, Amtrak has added more trains between San Diego and Los Angeles for the World Cup, making the Surfliner especially great for summer travel this year.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Those figures include crimes aboard buses, trains, and at bus stops and stations, as well as on other CTA property such as garages.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Parting with James would help the Lakers build a younger roster, compensate Austin Reaves and embrace the sustained success model the Dodgers’ ownership group prioritizes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Miller has emphasized sheer numbers, and Homan prefers a quality-over-quantity approach that prioritizes immigrants with criminal records.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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