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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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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The book has a lot of action sequences and also physical transformations.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Promoter sequences are short stretches of DNA that tell the cell’s copying machinery where a new protein starts.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
On the topic of filming kabuki sequences, Lee and Yoji excitedly traded perspectives on how the performances should be captured.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
There are a lot of funny action sequences, not just the obstacle course, especially in the back room of the store.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Much has been said about Bella's plain-Jane persona, but Stewart's earnest performance vivifies the character with a plucky yet lovesick duality that also grounds the film's lofty fantasy sequences.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
These and other sequences, handled with anthropological curiosity rather than voyeurism, probe the shifting balance of power between giver and taker.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Even so, its action sequences are beautifully animated, and both the original Hellsing and the Ultimate series (the latter more faithfully adapts the manga) are supernatural-horror classics of the form.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The book has a lot of action sequences and also physical transformations.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Promoter sequences are short stretches of DNA that tell the cell’s copying machinery where a new protein starts.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
On the topic of filming kabuki sequences, Lee and Yoji excitedly traded perspectives on how the performances should be captured.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
There are a lot of funny action sequences, not just the obstacle course, especially in the back room of the store.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Much has been said about Bella's plain-Jane persona, but Stewart's earnest performance vivifies the character with a plucky yet lovesick duality that also grounds the film's lofty fantasy sequences.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
These and other sequences, handled with anthropological curiosity rather than voyeurism, probe the shifting balance of power between giver and taker.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Even so, its action sequences are beautifully animated, and both the original Hellsing and the Ultimate series (the latter more faithfully adapts the manga) are supernatural-horror classics of the form.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
Noun
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Steve Wymer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley’s CEO, said while there was an oversize check and lots of balloons at the event Thursday, ASML’s aim is more about outcomes than public relations.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Federal and state policymakers need to buttress these investments with stronger protections that ensure access to workforce training translates into real outcomes, not the false promise of low-quality training options with untrusted credentials.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Stakeholders will closely monitor effects on private grocery chains, jobs, and the overall cost of living in the city.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Funeral arrangements are pending.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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King Charles is reportedly cracking down on royal family housing arrangements and ordering non-working royals to fund their own lifestyles.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
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The details of the cases were not proactively made public beyond being made available for review for anyone who files a request under the state's public records law.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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AeroMap has been validated against NASA wind tunnel data, with results showing close agreement between its predictions and experimental measurements, indicating its suitability for sustainable aircraft development, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Democrats said the election results were a referendum on Republicans and should drive them to the negotiating table.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The companies did not share details, but some aviation experts told NPR that some cargo could be shifted to passenger planes, trains and trucks.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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While there are high-speed trains to Istanbul from other parts of Turkey, the easiest way to get there is to fly, as you’ll be deposited right in the heart of this sprawling megacity.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The brand, which has won multiple design awards for its aluminum carry-on, prioritizes durability and design.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Some Democrats also point to Martin's tenure as one that prioritizes infrastructure.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the consequences of the shutdown have been compounding.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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