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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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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
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The anniversary re-release offers audiences the chance to experience both films on the big screen again, from the original’s iconic fighter jet sequences to the sequel’s modern, high-intensity aerial cinematography.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Now, further scientific advances have allowed researchers to sequence high-quality DNA from her remains, revealing that she was, in fact, born in southern England.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Still, the film has its rewards, mostly of the unsophisticated kind, since the fight sequences come fast and furious and the cheesy dialogue has enough groan-worthy one-liners to inspire a thousand drinking games.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The anniversary re-release offers audiences the chance to experience both films on the big screen again, from the original’s iconic fighter jet sequences to the sequel’s modern, high-intensity aerial cinematography.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Verb
While many resources and efforts were made to sequence DNA through the Human Genome Project, sequencing RNA and its many modifications remains a challenging task.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Now, further scientific advances have allowed researchers to sequence high-quality DNA from her remains, revealing that she was, in fact, born in southern England.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
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The uncounted ballots would not have affected the outcome of the November statewide special election for Proposition 50, the county office said in a news release Wednesday.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The outcomes were especially positive for those with lung cancer.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
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Two that are also components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average — McDonald's and Walt Disney Co — are the week's headliners, while restaurant chains, media companies and gig economy platforms will also have a big showing.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Protesters are demanding that the hardware store chain protect day laborers against future arrests and deportations after last year's uptick in immigration enforcement operations, some of which happened outside of Home Depot locations in Southern California.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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But the Tribune found many cases where the petitions eased the way for hospitals to discharge patients to subpar nursing homes, sometimes bypassing family members who disagreed with the hospital’s choice or were slow to make other arrangements.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Under the agreement, MNI must also implement a compliance program to identify and address the Anti-Kickback Statute risks linked with other financial arrangements and retain an Independent Compliance Expert to perform a review of the effectiveness of the compliance program.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Haines is among more than 1,500 property owners who filed a federal lawsuit arguing the moratorium enacted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention violated the Fifth Amendment by unlawfully denying them compensation.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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But this estimate hinged on the fact that all those shipments had been handled by a small group of prolific importers — companies that quickly got ready to file their claims.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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Our justice system depends on public confidence, and, as a result, the rules governing lawyers in every state are strict.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Sun open the regular season Friday with a road rematch against the Liberty, and the team has some big decisions to make after Sunday’s result with final rosters due Thursday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The basketball star arrived at the gala in a blush pink dress, with one shoulder exposed and the other covered by a sleeve, complete with a train.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The star was dipped in a rainbow of colors from her décolletage down to the spiral train of her body-hugging dress with fringe falling down the cuffs of the long-sleeve gown.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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At the same time, store operations grew more complex as mobile ordering and drink customization increased, leading to long wait times and a generally deteriorating in-store experience.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, planners in the Chinese Communist Party have indicated a willingness to prioritize stability in the labor market as the country reckons with a slowing economy and elevated youth unemployment.—
Victor Swezey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The Kings have prioritized defense for most of the past two decades, often playing a sticky, trapping style that doesn’t promote offensive creativity or attack.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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