sequences 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sequencesnext
plural of sequence
1
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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2
as in chains
a series of things linked together a sequence of events that no one predicted

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3
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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sequences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sequence
as in files

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  1. outcomes
  2. arrangements
  3. prioritizes
  4. consequences
  5. distributions
  6. products
  7. setups
Noun
  • Now they're also being used to try to bring about outcomes no jurist can hand down in judgment.
    Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
  • This typically improves health outcomes.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • United have previously benefited from similar arrangements in the cases of Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood at Borussia Dortmund and Getafe respectively.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of arrangements
Verb
  • But each of us can implement a structured approach that prioritizes our well-being.
    Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, the series prioritizes user comfort with features like low blue light emission certification to reduce eye strain during long gaming sessions.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, interestingengineering.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of prioritizes
Noun
  • This divide has serious consequences for gender equality and economic opportunity.
    Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But their consequences will not.
    The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • This year’s distributions, Brown said, marked a 10% to 15% increase from last year, which was already a record breaker for the food bank.
    Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Unearned, or investment, income includes interest, dividends, capital gains, annuity distributions (taxable distributions only and only when not from a qualified retirement plan), royalties, and passive real estate rental income.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of distributions
Noun
  • How to Get Zendaya’s 2025 Golden Globes Hair Even though Zendaya looked like a million dollars on the red carpet (as always), most of the products used to get her Hollywood waves are under $20.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The exciting part is what bartenders have been able to accomplish in terms of crafting these new products into delicious non-alcoholic options, really elevating the category and bringing in variety.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of products
Noun
  • Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Jessica Biel upped her Christmas game with some next-level Elf on the Shelf setups this holiday season.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of setups
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