SEQUENCE Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

sequence 1 of 2

noun

ˈsē-kwən(t)s

Definition of sequence

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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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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sequence

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verb

as in to file

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Recent Examples of sequence

Noun

The body normally keeps LINE1 quiet through DNA methylation, chemical tags that silence the sequence. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026 The companies position shorter charging stops as a way to support longer operating windows and more demanding task sequences. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Verb

To do that, researchers sequence the DNA of each patient’s tumour (by analysing samples after it’s been removed) and identify its unique mutations. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026 There is evidence that Tehran has sought to sequence the talks in its favor. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence

Noun

Whatever the outcome, the presidential vote may resolve little.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The timing suggested that the United States was consciously undercutting an ostensible ally, pressuring Zelensky to step aside or risk catastrophic outcomes on the battlefield.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
About 700 French supermarkets were affected, with one chain reporting losses of tens of millions of euros in a day; Dutch stores also faced a separate cybersecurity incident disrupting deliveries.

— John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of chain

Noun

Such an outcome would depend on that country’s laws, applicable extradition arrangements and cooperation from federal authorities.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
His successor, Bennett, had been among its fiercest critics, raising the prospect that the arrangement might finally end.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrangement

Verb

Homeland Security Investigations agents also interviewed Adawag last week, according to the criminal complaint filed against her.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
In this new 34-page complaint filed on October 16 in the state Supreme Court, Amy Helm alleges that Parillo took control of LHS by way of voting assignments.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of file

Noun

Election experts have said many instances of noncitizens registering to vote are a result of administrative error or confusion on the part of the immigrant — not intentional criminality.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Some core symptoms of anxiety and depression, such as avoidance and a lack of motivation, can be seen as the results of a brain stuck in the dark room, according to Friston.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of result

Noun

Customers have encountered problems accessing online ordering and digital coupons.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Westfield Topanga’s food hall, meant to replace part of a shuttered Sears with upscale dining, lost nearly all its original restaurants amid complaints about prices, noise, and the ordering system.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ordering

Verb

Its plush, left-field alternative prioritizes passenger comfort, emotional appeal and versatility.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Founded by Bethany and David Menzel, Saltyface’s buildable formulas are designed to deliver a natural-looking glow while prioritizing skin health, powered by DHA derived from organic sugar beets.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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