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
In other words, without understanding the message, there is no set of sequential linear instructions the individual in the room can follow to differentiate the choice and order of symbol decisions that produce a good reply as opposed to a bad one.
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Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
However, Western Europe and North America fell 13 percent, and Japan 11 percent, representing a sequential deceleration.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
The French luxury giant had recorded a 1 percent uptick in organic revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024, with a 1 percent drop at its fashion and leather goods business unit, raising hopes of sequential improvement in the sector.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Rory is just the fifth man to win sequential majors in his career more than 10 seasons apart, the previous being Woods here at Augusta National in 2019.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
However, Western Europe and North America fell 13 percent, and Japan 11 percent, representing a sequential deceleration.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
The French luxury giant had recorded a 1 percent uptick in organic revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024, with a 1 percent drop at its fashion and leather goods business unit, raising hopes of sequential improvement in the sector.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Rory is just the fifth man to win sequential majors in his career more than 10 seasons apart, the previous being Woods here at Augusta National in 2019.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequential
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In losing their eighth consecutive game, Colorado fell to 6-33, keeping pace with the infamous 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the worst start after 39 games in the Modern Era (since 1901).—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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The conference has earned accolades in a show of success even before Powell’s Rockets won three consecutive titles and a trip to a fourth straight.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Remaining games: Manchester United (h), Nottingham Forest (a) Liam Twomey Aston Villa Last Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Bournemouth means Villa will be playing in Europe for a third successive season.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Aki steps into the role with extensive experience in textile technology and management and decades in the denim industry with successive roles at Turkish manufacturers Bossa Denim and Orta Anadolu working with brands including Stella McCartney and H&M, among others.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequential. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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