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

2 of 2

verb

as in to file

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Recent Examples of sequence

Noun

The death of Binev is the latest of a new sequence of high-profile killings. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 In one sequence, Evans showers nude for Fielder and his crew. — David MacK, CNN Money, 23 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

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Noun

The outcome in California's 13th District could hinge on whether Lincoln can attract moderate and swing voters beyond the Republican base.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
The trial is continuing to track participants’ longer-term outcomes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

This chain of reasoning purposefully stokes fear in the hearts of Broward citizens.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Built for government demands BlueChip’s first customers are expected to value durability and supply-chain transparency over portability.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of chain

Noun

But his planning doesn’t mean that the tax would survive the courts, and in any case, not every billionaire will necessarily make similar arrangements.

— Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Under the conceptual arrangement, the city would own the property and oversee street construction, while the district would participate financially and construct its own access drives connecting to the new street.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrangement

Verb

Customers filed lawsuits alleging Bacelar was buying dogs on the cheap from breeders, then misrepresenting them as rescues and charging high adoption fees, The Times reported.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Kate Whiteman, the woman who first filed a lawsuit against the men, died in late 2025 at age 45 in Australia.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of file

Noun

Dividing the task between specialist biocomputing groups returned even higher results (about 80%).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
There’s a lot left to get back on the right track — especially with the New York Giants figuring things out at the top of the division — but Monday’s result could serve as the launching pad for a run in the next few weeks.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of result

Noun

Trump won his second term in office just days after the collapse of a new concrete canopy at a train station in Novi Sad, killing 16 people.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Support for the populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of train

Noun

Wing also developed integrations with retailers’ ordering systems and existing fulfillment workflows, alongside remote operations centers where pilots can oversee flights across multiple locations.

— Yoav Amitai, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Weavabel attributes the growth to brands seeking greater control over label artwork, translations and ordering across their supplier networks.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of ordering

Verb

While past seasons have introduced innovations that may never extend beyond a single capsule collection, global denim mills are heeding market feedback and prioritizing fabrics with broader commercial appeal.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
For the woman who prioritizes comfort without sacrificing style, there are the house’s Orbit sneakers in sumptuous suede and shearling.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

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