as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
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Recent Examples of sequential
Quarter-over-quarter growth figures point to a sequential weakening, the team led by economist Jonathan Pingle added, particularly in domestic demand, which has dropped from above 3% last year to around 1% in recent quarters.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Players can pick from one of 15 Marvel superheroes to fight their way through linear, sequential levels, with up to four people able to join at any time.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
On a sequential basis, Linde sales benefited from both an increase in volume and price increases and a favorable product mix.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
In the second quarter, revenues in the region were up 5 percent at constant exchange rates, accelerating compared with the previous quarter mainly thanks to the sequential improvement registered in the DTC channel.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Players can pick from one of 15 Marvel superheroes to fight their way through linear, sequential levels, with up to four people able to join at any time.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
On a sequential basis, Linde sales benefited from both an increase in volume and price increases and a favorable product mix.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
In the second quarter, revenues in the region were up 5 percent at constant exchange rates, accelerating compared with the previous quarter mainly thanks to the sequential improvement registered in the DTC channel.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequential
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This freelance entry-level remote role requires fluency in English and Catalan and at least three consecutive years of experience living in Spain.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Following three consecutive days of losses after the Trump-Putin summit was announced, the index regained some ground, and was last seen trading 1.3% higher in Thursday’s session.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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State-by-state Erin forecast details The weather service and state officials have provided the following information: New York: Widespread dune erosion and beach flooding are likely with successive high tides through Friday morning, with waves of up to 15 feet or more and higher-than-normal tides.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Matty Cash’s future at Aston Villa has been the subject of debate in successive summers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequential. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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