1
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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2
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
Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 26 June 2025
Construction teams can sequence work stages, plan material deliveries, and schedule the right workers.
—Kathleen Kewley, Forbes.com, 4 July 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
Among the contracts that were tagged and later killed was one to maintain a gene sequencing device for improving cancer treatment.
—Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 26 June 2025
Construction teams can sequence work stages, plan material deliveries, and schedule the right workers.
—Kathleen Kewley, Forbes.com, 4 July 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
Noun
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But expect the outcome of the race to potentially be controversial.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In an interview Friday, Wirth said the outcome of the deal was never in doubt.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The only remnants of the once thriving fast-casual chain restaurant are the imprints of large block letters that hung on the façade of the building, and a single, unused rotisserie.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The retail chain, known for its home decor and international food products, voluntarily issued a recall for the product, also on July 14.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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His family is filing a wrongful death suit against the park, and their lawyer, Esther Avalos (Nicola Correia-Damude), visits Turner and Jill alike, sniffing around for information about his disappearance.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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Fourth Judicial District Judge Steven Hippler lifted the gag order that prevented investigators, law enforcement and attorneys from speaking publicly about the case after two dozen media outlets and organizations — including the Idaho Statesman — filed a motion to rescind the order.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Homelessness, housing costs hit record-high levels nationwide The Department of Housing and Urban Development won't release the 2025 point-in-time count results until the end of this year, but the most recent data shows that homelessness is rising even faster across the U.S. than in Indianapolis.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The result is billions of public dollars spent with little visibility into what’s working.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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For those who love rail travel, the United States offers some of the most scenic and dramatic long-distance trains in the world.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The bubble car on the top of the train had a bar with a Fender Rhodes in it.—
John Darnielle,
Pitchfork,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The redesign has prioritized hurricane-resilient research facilities and greenhouses, and smart stormwater management.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Based in Calgary, where extreme weather demands durable, energy-efficient solutions, the construction company prioritizes high-performance construction materials designed to reduce energy use and long-term environmental impact.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
19 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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