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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
From there, use AI to create high-quality course materials, write persuasive sales pages, launch email sequences, and run targeted ads.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There are several reenactment sequences in the doc that involve the Indigenous rescue team and the Colombian military rescue team.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Each breeding season, male leopard seals dive beneath the ice and repeat long, solitary sequences of five distinct call types for hours on end.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
The 30-minute sparring match that unfolds from there is one of the great sequences of Soderbergh’s post-retirement career.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Latifah previously detailed her grandmother’s deep love for The Equalizer and all of its intense action sequences during a visit to The Late Show in 2022.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Markovian processes are sequences of random events where each new event is only influenced by the one immediately before.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
From there, use AI to create high-quality course materials, write persuasive sales pages, launch email sequences, and run targeted ads.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There are several reenactment sequences in the doc that involve the Indigenous rescue team and the Colombian military rescue team.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Each breeding season, male leopard seals dive beneath the ice and repeat long, solitary sequences of five distinct call types for hours on end.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
The 30-minute sparring match that unfolds from there is one of the great sequences of Soderbergh’s post-retirement career.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Latifah previously detailed her grandmother’s deep love for The Equalizer and all of its intense action sequences during a visit to The Late Show in 2022.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
Noun
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Boston’s ongoing inability to capitalize on such opportunities ensured fairly uneventful outcomes, though.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why our emotions shape financial outcomes Behavioral finance has shown for decades that the greatest risk to long-term success is often our own behavior.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flat, flexible teams outmaneuver rigid command chains.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, lines of vertical chains or cables create a almost frame each piece of art, as if every one has been thoughtfully exhibited.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Several reports and analyses in the immediate aftermath of Israel’s September 9 airstrike on Doha observed how the Israeli strike had led the Arab Gulf states to ask fundamental questions about their existing security arrangements with the United States.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, a gallery rail system easily accommodates different frame sizes, shapes, weights, and thicknesses, which allows for ultra-layered, completely unique arrangements.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk was one of the slate of Republicans who called for more transparency around the Jeffrey Epstein files in a rare moment of discord within the party.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cole's nonprofit guides people through the PPO process at the Wayne County Circuit Court, and files the orders on their behalf.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These are results from benchmarks using Redis and Valkey.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For a year and a half, the detectives first approached a large volume of low-match DNA results which could be traced back to existing American family trees.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People having to duck and dive on the trains and the buses, walking through the street, this is one case, but this is happening all across the country.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Structured blazers and asymmetric white button-ups were juxtaposed with diaphanous maxi dresses, sculptural resin tops, and flowing trains that danced with movement.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But recently, the two have been sidelined on some of Israel’s key security decisions as Netanyahu prioritizes the demands of his far-right coalition partners.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The yacht eliminates single-use plastics, prioritizes local sourcing, and supports a reforestation initiative on Santa Cruz Island.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The experience has also underscored the importance of social media in Nepal, as well as the consequences of government attempts to control the flow of online information.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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