Definition of sequentnext
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. 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
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Adjective
  • In fact, Kancey was only one of two players in the NFL in 2024 to record a quarterback hit in 10-plus consecutive games, joining the Texans’ Danielle Hunter.
    Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Lakers finished the regular season with three consecutive wins to hold onto home-court advantage as the fourth seed.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • On successive plays at Chiefs rookie mini-camp on Friday, new receiver Cyrus Allen hauled in a tight-window dart over the middle from fellow draft pick Garrett Nussmeier; not long after, Jeff Caldwell ran down a sideline pass for a big gain.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
  • But even in those final months with an exit door looming and Denmark slipping into successive losses, Jeglertz never wavered in his character.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026

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“Sequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequent. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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