as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
answered three sequent questions from one reporter before turning to the others
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Recent Examples of sequent
The concept of sequent occupance has always stuck with me.
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Ron Lieber, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
The decision and sequent cancellation of the debate prompted former Vice President Joe Biden to accept an invitation from ABC last week to do a town hall in Philadelphia scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m.
—cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
Ron Lieber, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
The decision and sequent cancellation of the debate prompted former Vice President Joe Biden to accept an invitation from ABC last week to do a town hall in Philadelphia scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m.
—cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequent
Adjective
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This is the third consecutive year the city grappled with a multimillion budget deficit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bell has been mentioned here for two consecutive mocks now.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Texas starter Luke Harrison pitched a second successive scoreless frame, working around a leadoff walk with the help of a slick stop by Adrian Rodriguez at shortstop.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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South Africa has already qualified for the semifinals from Group 1, while Zimbabwe has been knocked out after two successive losses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Sequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequent. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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