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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
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Human video, once limited by missing physical signals, can now be mapped more effectively into actionable control sequences. —Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The project goes beyond live-action and 2D animation to craft a one-of-a-kind look, with a lot of potential for memorable action sequences. —Kevin Giraud, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 After her Emmy win, LaNasa got another strong showcase for Nurse Dana, with long sequences devoted to her teaching a young new nurse how to care for a rape victim and clean a deceased patient. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 Chess puzzles–where players try to solve potential move sequences — require imagining pieces in different positions, a form of mental gymnastics that keeps the brain engaged and active. —Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Yes, the fight sequences are visceral and unflinching, but Atkins and MacPherson are more interested in what happens outside the octagon — specifically, the domestic life of Patton James. —Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026 The Badgers scored first, too, with Buffalo Sabres seventh-rounder Vasily Zelenov attacking on one of those sequences through neutral ice. —Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026 One of the most rousing action-comedies ever made, and one that possesses an undeniable heft in its practical effects, The General builds beautifully off of its premise to create a handful of cinema’s most dizzying, entertaining chase sequences. —Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Human video, once limited by missing physical signals, can now be mapped more effectively into actionable control sequences. —Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The project goes beyond live-action and 2D animation to craft a one-of-a-kind look, with a lot of potential for memorable action sequences. —Kevin Giraud, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 After her Emmy win, LaNasa got another strong showcase for Nurse Dana, with long sequences devoted to her teaching a young new nurse how to care for a rape victim and clean a deceased patient. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 Chess puzzles–where players try to solve potential move sequences — require imagining pieces in different positions, a form of mental gymnastics that keeps the brain engaged and active. —Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Yes, the fight sequences are visceral and unflinching, but Atkins and MacPherson are more interested in what happens outside the octagon — specifically, the domestic life of Patton James. —Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026 The Badgers scored first, too, with Buffalo Sabres seventh-rounder Vasily Zelenov attacking on one of those sequences through neutral ice. —Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026 One of the most rousing action-comedies ever made, and one that possesses an undeniable heft in its practical effects, The General builds beautifully off of its premise to create a handful of cinema’s most dizzying, entertaining chase sequences. —Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
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That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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In the context of modern entrepreneurship, where outcomes are often measured in exits and valuations, the sentiment stands out.— NIa Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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The cell maintains this state with machines called electron transport chains that pump out thousands of protons per second.— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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With a smorgasbord of food deals from local and national chains to choose from, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate.— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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So what makes the cell go, what breathes life into the atomic arrangements, is the efficient removal of protons so that more protons will flow.— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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And many bars are having just as hard a time making rent, making these kinds of arrangements a life raft for basically all parties involved.— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
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An executor files paperwork with a court to begin the legal process of settling an estate (known as probate).— Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
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While these claims are redacted on the CCRB’s website, they’re given over to anyone who files a FOIL request.— Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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See where and when Fort Worth-area teams will play and check back for updates and results.— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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Metro offered free rides systemwide on buses, trains, Bike Share and Micro services to encourage residents to use public transit.— Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air operate in dense markets where cheap flights compete not only with flag carriers, but with other budget airlines, trains, buses, and short car trips.— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Polis’ policy prioritizes swift responses to subpoenas that mention criminal investigations, while also seeking to shield discussions of compliance from ever being made public.— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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The coach prioritizes size and physicality.— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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No one else had to live under the shadow of its consequences.— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Others express skepticism over applying developing, arguably flawed and still relatively untested AI technology to criminal justice, with its far-reaching societal consequences.— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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