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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
The action sequences, meanwhile, are bloody but sterile and neat in a way that undermines the film’s wannabe grindhouse efforts. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality. — Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 The Musk avatar also, in a pair of first-person-shooter sequences, moves through the world as a vintage video game character, complete with health bars and lives left and colorful respawns. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 As the complete genome sequences of other model organisms began trickling in, Wolfe used his bioinformatics expertise to look for genome duplications there. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 Keeping juniors doing formative work and running the manual sequences costs something now to protect something later. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 Nauman makes the drawings with line alone—with long sequences in which the stylus or pen moves across the paper continuously without being lifted away. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The genetic code is what life everywhere uses to convert the information contained in DNA into specific protein sequences. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Edited at a wild pace, the action sequences are nerve-wracking and make for a wacky combo of scary and grisly funny. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 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
  • Yet relatively few families—in Asia or elsewhere—report outcomes, or how things changed because of what an organizatrion did.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The questions districts should be asking when crafting their guidelines should focus on how AI can play a role in learning outcomes, said Chris Agnew, director of the Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford University.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Unlike many major fast-food chains, In-N-Out does not freeze its beef patties or produce, KTLA reported.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Marmalade Cafe is joining the ranks of other California restaurant chains that have filed for bankruptcy this year.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Fortum has previously said that new nuclear projects would require strong customer demand secured through long-term power purchase agreements, strategic partners, appropriate financing and risk-sharing arrangements.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Op de Beeck slips everyday Belgian objects and historical motifs — Duvel beer bottles, supermarket glassware, waffles and typical Flemish still-life arrangements — into his immersive installations, sculptures and films.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of arrangements
Verb
  • His name appears in the Justice Department's Epstein files thousands of times.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • One of his cousins raises a fist in triumph as everyone files out, completely stunned that this day actually arrived.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of files
Noun
  • The researchers analyzed the two survey datasets separately, and the results were consistent.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
  • If a hobby asks for new gear, choose one simple upgrade that supports steady growth rather than flashy results.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • The leaders of America’s largest transit systems say there are common problems that plague them all, including riders who do not pay their fare on trains and buses, cybersecurity threats and a need to modernize systems.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Per-gallon prices for diesel, the fuel type utilized in trucks and trains, hit fresh records on Wednesday.
    — Jeff Cox,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • Capital calls, distributions, valuation updates, subscription documents, liquidity gates, tax documents and reporting cycles create new handoffs across front office, operations, legal, compliance, tax, data and technology.
    — Satish Avhad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While much of the NFL’s direct income is shared evenly with its players as dictated by their collective bargaining agreement, the dividends and distributions from 32 Equity investments flow outside the cap.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of distributions
Verb
  • Ohtani has missed two straight games for the first time this season and hasn’t pitched since July, as the team prioritizes rest and a mental reset for their two-way star.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • My core programming prioritizes immediate scannability, short sentences, and bulleted lists.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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