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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the attempt to help was a natural sequence to her charitable nature
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2
as in chain
a series of things linked together
a sequence of events that no one predicted
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as in arrangement
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 sequence
Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
In the early sequences that are rife with technical scientific jargon, Hanaumi researched how the Deaf scientific community has conveyed such concepts in a way that is easier to understand, and in the process, these signs are becoming better known in the culture.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
Holly Jones, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Leaving Their Mark Earlier samples were collected and sequenced from museum specimens where people had handled the bones, which causes contamination.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Instead, they’re eclipsed by some of the show’s truly bizarre creative choices, namely the sequence that closes Episode 2 and feels entirely surreal in its execution.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
In the early sequences that are rife with technical scientific jargon, Hanaumi researched how the Deaf scientific community has conveyed such concepts in a way that is easier to understand, and in the process, these signs are becoming better known in the culture.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
The emotional toll of rehashing the past is honored, as the film sequences stack tragedies alongside a surge of cautious hope.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Leaving Their Mark Earlier samples were collected and sequenced from museum specimens where people had handled the bones, which causes contamination.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
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This includes collaborating with stakeholders, actively publishing accurate information, and enhancing media literacy skills. Lesson 5: Invest in people and partnerships Covid exposed deep health inequities, with vulnerable communities experiencing worse outcomes.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The outcome in House District 40B could end Republicans' one-vote edge in the state House, returning the chamber to a rare 67-67 tie.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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This chain of violence and victimhood just goes on eternally.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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So goes the slogan of a chain of German home improvement stores that plays up their customers’ pride as weekend contractors.—
Jasmin Jouhar,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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Investing in better workforce planning, offering flexible working arrangements and creating clear career pathways for care workers can help reduce turnover and reliance on costly agency staff.—
Marek Niedzwiedz,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The following day, Sean was making arrangements to have Moose removed from the home out of an abundance of caution for the safety of his family, especially of their young children.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Names and faces 3 hours ago by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports Actor Emily Osment has filed for divorce from her husband of less than five months, musician Jack Anthony Farina.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Connolly under the FACE Act, or the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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That goal against came as a direct result of Pontus Holmberg badly losing a puck battle in the defensive zone, too.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Each result was then reviewed by two reporters, who used licensing records to confirm it was categorized correctly.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As such there is great concern that the US may tip into a recession or even that this is the express policy of the administration, with the goal of reducing borrowing costs (see ‘Un train peut cacher un autre’).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sitting in his idling pickup one afternoon, Sherlock watched as a Canadian Pacific train rumbled by the grain elevator in the small town of Wimbledon.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet, companies are impatient and quick to prioritize control over flexibility.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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While the list of positions the Dolphins could target in free agency seems extensive, Grier has been astute to prioritize his spending on the premium positions.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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