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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In fact, Kancey was only one of two players in the NFL in 2024 to record a quarterback hit in 10-plus consecutive games, joining the Texans’ Danielle Hunter.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers finished the regular season with three consecutive wins to hold onto home-court advantage as the fourth seed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since 2018, Xie’s research group has gradually advanced the technology through successive iterations, addressing persistent challenges in materials science, cell durability, fuel processing, and the ability to maintain continuous coal feed.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Sequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequent. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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