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as in outcomes
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 chains
a series of things linked together
a sequence of events that no one predicted
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as in arrangements
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 sequences
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Complications ensue when the Marines invade the island, resulting in battle sequences with lots of pyrotechnics.
—Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Prosper sat in defensively and absorbed pressure before playing some long passes to try and utilize their front-line speed to create counter sequences.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Editor Danielius Kokanauskis cuts these sequences with Swiss-clock precision, mirroring the cruel precision of Soviet bureaucracy.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Zazie Beetz trained for months to pull off the admittedly jaw-dropping (and often jaw-shattering) fight sequences, and if every actor is now destined to become an action star for 15 minutes, the Atlanta veteran has earned her spotlight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The Wave’s midfield trio of Corley, Dali and Godfrey continued to click, helping San Diego control possession and create more positive sequences in the second half.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Both parts display Harlin’s usual skill for escalating tension, his penchant for mixing gory terror with dark humor, and a visual precision that keeps the audience carefully acclimated to the spaces in which the various action sequences are set.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
These range from simple one-step actions to longer sequences involving up to 26 steps.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Complications ensue when the Marines invade the island, resulting in battle sequences with lots of pyrotechnics.
—Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Prosper sat in defensively and absorbed pressure before playing some long passes to try and utilize their front-line speed to create counter sequences.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Editor Danielius Kokanauskis cuts these sequences with Swiss-clock precision, mirroring the cruel precision of Soviet bureaucracy.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Zazie Beetz trained for months to pull off the admittedly jaw-dropping (and often jaw-shattering) fight sequences, and if every actor is now destined to become an action star for 15 minutes, the Atlanta veteran has earned her spotlight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The Wave’s midfield trio of Corley, Dali and Godfrey continued to click, helping San Diego control possession and create more positive sequences in the second half.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Both parts display Harlin’s usual skill for escalating tension, his penchant for mixing gory terror with dark humor, and a visual precision that keeps the audience carefully acclimated to the spaces in which the various action sequences are set.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
These range from simple one-step actions to longer sequences involving up to 26 steps.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
Noun
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While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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For employees, those outcomes might include high engagement and performance; for customers, purchasing decisions; and for both, loyalty and advocacy (being willing to recommend working for or doing business with the organization).—
Marcus Buckingham,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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New regulations, which were approved in February by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) under Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta, focus on restricting blackjack-style games and certain player-dealer arrangements that are common in California card rooms.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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This issue has been raised at a time when the Public Accounts Committee launched an inquiry into Crown Estate arrangements.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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War kicked the Epstein files out of the headlines.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Epstein files MAGA also has a strong populist and anti-elite streak of conspiracy thinking.—
Alex Hinton,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Special late-night trains depart about an hour after each show on each day of the music festival.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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If only the trains could run on time.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bill also plans for the development of agrivoltaics, or solar that co-exists with agriculture, paving the way for a green Connecticut that prioritizes the clean, local production of both food and power.—
Killian Duborg,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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How Planet Comicon prioritizes representation Beyond the convention floor, cosplay culture in Kansas City is shaped not only by those wearing the costumes, but by the people organizing the space, creating new stories and experiencing it for the first time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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