as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
answered three sequent questions from one reporter before turning to the others
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Recent Examples of sequent
The concept of sequent occupance has always stuck with me.
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Ron Lieber, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
The decision and sequent cancellation of the debate prompted former Vice President Joe Biden to accept an invitation from ABC last week to do a town hall in Philadelphia scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m.
—cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
Ron Lieber, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
The decision and sequent cancellation of the debate prompted former Vice President Joe Biden to accept an invitation from ABC last week to do a town hall in Philadelphia scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m.
—cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequent
Adjective
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For three consecutive years, Canada’s quest for gold at the event has ended with a loss to Czechia, including a 6-4 defeat in the semifinals this year.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Though Miami has made the playoffs every year this decade, and gone to two Finals in the past six years, fan exasperation stems from a team (with historically high standards and achievement) remaining in play-in purgatory for what’s headed toward a fourth consecutive season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That is what’s on the line for Frank Ilett at West Ham United as Manchester United go in search of a fifth successive victory.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Padres have largely the same roster as the one that made the postseason in 2024 and ‘25, which were just the second successive playoff appearances in Padres history.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Sequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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