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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
Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
The film gets aesthetically expressive in slow-motion sequences when Colin is riding pillion on Ray’s bike, capturing the sensual excitement of it all, the wild ride that Colin has chosen to take.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
That constraint produced one of the evening’s most talked-about sequences.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Fight Coordinator Jason Mello (Fallout) was on board for the action sequences.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Some sequences would have required knowledge of special effects, with balloons inflating and deflating under glass, and pieces of paper bursting into flames.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Fland had two easy steal-and-layup sequences in the first half and ultimately finished with an eye-popping eight steals, highlighting a one-sided turnover battle.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Among moments of dubious dubbing and peculiar acting, the film delivers some genuinely suspenseful sequences, and Juan Mariné's cinematography is colorful and well-polished.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead, most elements are choreographic—step sequences, hydroplaning, and twizzles (a continuous forward-moving twirl on one foot).
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Under this framework, a cell’s identity is determined by which of its tens of thousands of genes are turned on, something that can be represented by the sequences of RNA molecules (copies of active DNA regions) present in the cell.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
The film gets aesthetically expressive in slow-motion sequences when Colin is riding pillion on Ray’s bike, capturing the sensual excitement of it all, the wild ride that Colin has chosen to take.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
That constraint produced one of the evening’s most talked-about sequences.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Fight Coordinator Jason Mello (Fallout) was on board for the action sequences.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Some sequences would have required knowledge of special effects, with balloons inflating and deflating under glass, and pieces of paper bursting into flames.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Fland had two easy steal-and-layup sequences in the first half and ultimately finished with an eye-popping eight steals, highlighting a one-sided turnover battle.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Among moments of dubious dubbing and peculiar acting, the film delivers some genuinely suspenseful sequences, and Juan Mariné's cinematography is colorful and well-polished.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead, most elements are choreographic—step sequences, hydroplaning, and twizzles (a continuous forward-moving twirl on one foot).
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
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This work translates to improving military readiness and long-term health outcomes for today’s warfighters.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite substantial investment, outcomes remain uneven, and access to alternatives is often constrained by income.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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If humans must route every meaningful choice through approval chains, the organization becomes its own bottleneck.—
Amy Eliza Wong,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Every year, restaurant chains across Tennessee offer holiday discounts and special menus, and this year is no different.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fee was around the average for such arrangements, and far more than Elliott made in her occasional work as a housekeeper.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tang added that software and services companies account for the largest share of payment-in-kind (PIK) loans, which refer to arrangements where borrowers can delay paying interest in cash.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The connection between Lifetouch and the Epstein files ties back to Black, a billionaire and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, which owns Lifetouch's parent company, Shutterfly.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … LATE-NIGHT CLASH — GOP lawmaker fires back at Kimmel joke on immigration remarks, Epstein files.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Officials did not release details, but the agency cautioned that the victims' official cause and manner of deaths remain pending autopsy results from the local medical examiner's office.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The board’s work has been plagued by a strained relationship with other city departments and council leadership as attempts to formalize board regulations have stalled and disagreements over document access and investigation results have emerged.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rather than mimicking human movement for its own sake, Atlas prioritizes efficiency, balance, and perception, aiming to solve industrial tasks that have historically resisted automation.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant has three locations around Charlotte, but for this spot that prioritizes fresh and bright food, a new year also means a new adventure in a new city.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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That design speaks directly to a corporate world that is growing increasingly sensitive to the reputational and financial consequences of wage and hour disputes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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No limitations or consequences!—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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