sequences 1 of 2

noun

plural of sequence
1
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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2
as in chains
a series of things linked together a sequence of events that no one predicted

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3
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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sequences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sequence
as in files

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Recent Examples of sequences
Noun
Harris also helped shape the movie’s imagination sequences, pushing Pixar’s artists toward more spontaneous, painterly images rather than the studio’s usual meticulous realism. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 This is one shape of [a] research project of systematizing and scaling up searching for useful new tools in large databases and DNA sequences. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026 According to the project page, its system uses a planner to generate short movement sequences and a controller to execute them while responding to surrounding geometry. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 The Dodgers stranded both — in sequences that included a pop-out bunt from Tommy Edman. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 There's so much personality packed into these sequences, offering fantastic world-building that helps flesh out this particular underbelly of the Star Wars universe. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The podracing scene in The Phantom Menace is one of my favorite movie sequences ever. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
  1. outcomes
  2. chains
  3. arrangements
  4. files
  5. results
  6. trains
  7. distributions
  8. prioritizes
Noun
  • Patient advocates and clinicians say the recent advancements in treatment could mark the beginning of a new era in sickle cell care, one that may free thousands from recurrent episodes of debilitating pain and improve long-term health outcomes.
    — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the best wellness outcomes come with a cost to short-term revenue.
    — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcomes
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  • The protection of American jobs justified the chains of bondage, or so the argument went.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images For many fast-food chains, beverages have become a critical way to attract consumers.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Funding arrangements should reflect who benefits and who carries the risk.
    — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the funeral arrangements demoralized Dodgers are making, Los Angeles isn't eliminated yet.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrangements
Verb
  • Sweden files more patents per person than almost every other European country, hosts four of the world’s top 130 universities, and is ranked by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization as the second most innovative economy on earth.
    — Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Settling the issue through the EEOC’s pre-litigation conciliation process ends the matter before the federal agency files a federal lawsuit on behalf of the applicants.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of files
Noun
  • Once a company selects a preferred motor approach, researchers can transition the results into Motor AI to generate detailed design configurations and engineering specifications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, Toho posted its best-ever results at the Japanese box office.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • Right now, 14 trains run from Rancho Cucamonga to Los Angeles' Union Station every day.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Diesel is a fuel used by trucks, trains and ships that transport goods to stores.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • Taking larger distributions can cause a retirement portfolio to shrink faster, particularly if those withdrawals occur during a period of weak investment returns.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on the facts, annual distributions may also be required.
    — Ronald Stair, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of distributions
Verb
  • Aircraft design prioritizes minimal weight to generate lift and maintain stability.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As leader of the Senate Republican caucus, his leadership style is one that prioritizes face-to-face conversations.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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