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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
Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
To tally up which species live in an ecosystem, and how much of each species there is, the researchers simply sequence the DNA found in their wells.
—Gabriel Popkin, Quanta Magazine, 16 June 2025
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
The game will also be remembered for a late sequence that involved a Seattle player appearing to throw the ball at a fan in the Children’s Mercy Park crowd — more on that in a moment.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Researchers sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian for the first time, revealing unprecedented insight about the ancestry of a man who lived during the time when the first pyramids were built.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
To tally up which species live in an ecosystem, and how much of each species there is, the researchers simply sequence the DNA found in their wells.
—Gabriel Popkin, Quanta Magazine, 16 June 2025
Verb
Creating an opening credit sequence that captures the show’s sense of menace, mystery, and intrigue while incorporating elements of the story — without giving away any of the series’ secrets — was a tall order for award-winning design studio Digital Kitchen.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
The game will also be remembered for a late sequence that involved a Seattle player appearing to throw the ball at a fan in the Children’s Mercy Park crowd — more on that in a moment.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
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Research links religion is to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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That has taught me that presence matters more than the duration of an interaction—even minutes can lead to life-changing outcomes.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Coherent dialogues flow naturally, which can only be observed across a chain of exchanges.—
Tarush Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Amazon’s past success with using Prime Day to drive sales and attract new members spurred other major retail chains to schedule competing sales in July.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Labor markets, inflation, work arrangements and talent shortages remain in the news – Tracking, as predicted, generally.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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An independent nonprofit lawyer interviewed by the newspaper said the arrangement appeared to be improper.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The lawsuit was filed by the American Association of University Professors and the Middle East Studies Association, which represents hundreds of professors and students across the country.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit last month seeking a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to put the project on hold until legal wrangling is resolved.—
Dara Kam,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The results were adjusted for consecutive years versus that conventional use spread over the decade, as well as comorbidities and other conditions that could impact walking speed and strength.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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The results give key findings from over 265 health tests, identify more than 365 dog breeds, and provide insights into genetics and ancestry.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The multi-modal travel booking platform combines thousands of travel partners and four modes of transportation: trains, buses, ferries, and planes With the Omio app, travellers have all their tickets in one place.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The next hype train, loaded up on viral moments, mock drafts and the muscle of one of the greatest marketing companies on earth, is leaving the station.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The team maintains a clear focus on investment-grade bonds, prioritizing stability and capital preservation over higher-yield but higher-risk options.—
DBS Private Bank,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The front office, however, prioritized strengthening its weakest link: bench production.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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