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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
Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
These sequences of process and investigation are captured with all the verve and nerve-wracking tension of a slick spy thriller, aided by a detailed, thundering soundscape sure to leave you on edge.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
This movie isn't for the faint of heart, especially during the artistic and trippy dance sequences that verge on body horror.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Genetic divergence measures how different the DNA sequences of two organisms are from each other.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe and Raul Jimenez have all excelled in one-touch passing sequences, too.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The opening sequences feature Gomis in a Paris studio auditioning first-time actors Correa and Kouadio, along with a host of other potential cast members.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
When analyzing triple-triple combinations, The Post focused only on those that were directly connected, rather than the sequences that contained two triple jumps but had another jump or step in between.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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The directors agree that most of the film seamlessly blends their input, though Shi specialized in the horror and action sequences, while Sharafian leaned into the emotional scenes.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
These sequences of process and investigation are captured with all the verve and nerve-wracking tension of a slick spy thriller, aided by a detailed, thundering soundscape sure to leave you on edge.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
This movie isn't for the faint of heart, especially during the artistic and trippy dance sequences that verge on body horror.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Genetic divergence measures how different the DNA sequences of two organisms are from each other.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe and Raul Jimenez have all excelled in one-touch passing sequences, too.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The opening sequences feature Gomis in a Paris studio auditioning first-time actors Correa and Kouadio, along with a host of other potential cast members.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
When analyzing triple-triple combinations, The Post focused only on those that were directly connected, rather than the sequences that contained two triple jumps but had another jump or step in between.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
Noun
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Kalshi and Polymarket are both prediction markets where people trade on yes-or-no outcomes of future events across pop culture, sports, and politics.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is an important step toward understanding each other, addressing long-standing gaps in care, and improving outcomes in Black communities.—
Jereè Paul,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Larger chains and brands are also offering refillable options and other innovations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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National chains such as Sears, Kmart, Radio Shack, Payless Shoes and HH Gregg have either shuttered locations or gone out of business altogether.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of air travelers scrambled to make alternate arrangements or simply hunkered down and waited at South Florida’s three international airports Monday as a blizzard that dropped up to 2 feet of snow all but paralyzed most of the Northeast.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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Evans said that while tariffs are challenging for the agriculture and ranching sectors, lopsided trade arrangements that hurt American producers are no better.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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The latest Justice Department files detail years of cordial correspondence between Pritzker, Epstein, and Maxwell after Epstein’s 2008 conviction.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman’s appearance in the Epstein files document dump, despite the consensual nature of his exchanges with Maxwell, has set off a firestorm among some of the clients represented by Wasserman’s sports, marketing and entertainment units.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While our public safety policies are delivering results, there is still more work to be done.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Far from merely giving orders, directors are participants in a social reality in which the most important results aren’t the naked-eye ones of deeds achieved but the magic infinitesimal moments that expand into big-screen spectacles.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Unruly Orange Line passengers Orange Line riders said seeing groups of unruly teenagers on trains and platforms was nothing new.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kids can attend shows at a live theater; learn about space, trains, pop culture and art through exhibits; and show off their athletic skills at the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hewitt said the brand prioritizes timelessness over trends in its product development process.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The program prioritizes individuals referred through agencies such as the Oceanside Housing Authority, the Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team, and the LGBTQ Resource Center, the city report states.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The consequences of such an error, in the context of a computation where there is no cross-checking in place, can range from unnoticeable to catastrophic.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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And there could be serious consequences for the recipients of monetary mutual aid.—
Pamala Wiepking,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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