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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
Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The material, known as SAM, combines protein sequences derived from mussels, spider silk and amyloids, proteins capable of forming strong fibrous structures.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Was there a learning curve to directing the action sequences?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Players can lean into quiet infiltration with gadgets and disguises, or push for direct firefights and rooftop chase sequences when the situation calls for it.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
And then in parallel sequences, someone’s just doing the drudgery.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Stunts vet Ho Sung Pak (Bullet Train) is aboard to direct stunt and action sequences.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Its AlphaFold system, which predicts the structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences, helped scientists better understand the virus that causes COVID-19 and contributed to advances in protein-structure prediction that were recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
—Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
At the time of the interviews, neither group had compared its sequences to those generated by the other group.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
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One important tool in early natural-language-processing work was ranking the frequency of word sequences.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The material, known as SAM, combines protein sequences derived from mussels, spider silk and amyloids, proteins capable of forming strong fibrous structures.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Was there a learning curve to directing the action sequences?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Players can lean into quiet infiltration with gadgets and disguises, or push for direct firefights and rooftop chase sequences when the situation calls for it.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
And then in parallel sequences, someone’s just doing the drudgery.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Stunts vet Ho Sung Pak (Bullet Train) is aboard to direct stunt and action sequences.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Its AlphaFold system, which predicts the structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences, helped scientists better understand the virus that causes COVID-19 and contributed to advances in protein-structure prediction that were recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
—Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
At the time of the interviews, neither group had compared its sequences to those generated by the other group.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Addressing Canal+‘s investment in UGC, one of France’s top exhibition chains, Saada sought to downplay suggestions of an imminent takeover while leaving the door open to a future acquisition.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The drinks are also sold at smaller chains and independent stores, including Lazy Acres, Rainbow Acres and Happier Grocery in New York City.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Capital requirements, custody arrangements, and product design choices that depend on final rules will not have final rules at the 270-day mark.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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China’s Commerce Ministry merely confirmed arrangements on procuring aircraft and ensuing China’s supply of aircraft engines – technology where China still lags the US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The clerk’s inquiry is required by law after someone files a complaint, said Saul Seyler, Ada County’s elections director.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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The district attorney that prosecuted the case represents the state during this process and files briefs responding to the claims, per the handbook.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Important parts of a patient’s history can be too hastily discounted as red herrings; test results can come back that don’t easily fit with the story that has been told.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The league moved the draft to Chicago for two years, saw tremendous results and it's become a main attraction, especially for cities that wouldn't be in position for a Super Bowl.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Plus, Amtrak has added more trains between San Diego and Los Angeles for the World Cup, making the Surfliner especially great for summer travel this year.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Those figures include crimes aboard buses, trains, and at bus stops and stations, as well as on other CTA property such as garages.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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India prioritizes cooking fuel Indian refiners' decision to cut alkylate exports could not come at a worse time for California.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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In an open letter to Congress, FACE Ag Network argues that the bill threatens hundreds of animal welfare laws and prioritizes industrial agriculture over independent farmers.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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At a time when the world seems more absurd than ever, the need has only grown for a deftly incisive voice with the courage to decry truthiness to power, regardless of consequences.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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