sequence 1 of 2

noun

ˈsē-kwən(t)s How to pronounce sequence (audio)
Definition of sequencenext
1
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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2
as in chain
a series of things linked together a sequence of events that no one predicted

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3
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
But first and foremost despite a pair of crackerjack action sequences, this is a movie where character development takes the front seat. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Orlando’s backline and Morché withstood several attacks from the Spirit, including a sequence in the 12th minute when consecutive shots by Washington’s Sofia Cantore and Tamara Bolt hit the woodwork. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
For years, the industry response to this tension was to sequence it away. — Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Pontus Skoglund, a population geneticist who leads the Ancient Genomics laboratory at the institute, said the wider project to genetically sequence the remains of around 1,000 ancient individuals will help to advance our scientific understanding. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequence
  1. outcome
  2. chain
  3. arrangement
  4. file
  5. result
  6. train
  7. ordering
  8. prioritize
Noun
  • Channel 4 insiders are certainly not unhappy with the outcome.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Such an outcome would amount to a transformation in the transatlantic alliance.
    — JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • There are also opportunities in companies which are benefiting from inflation and scarcity across the AI chain, Fidelity said.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That’s why some are tapping these chains of Mac minis or Mac Studios.
    — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of chain
Noun
  • American courts encounter this kind of religious arrangement constantly, and not only from Muslims.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Counter-majoritarian arrangements insured that democracy didn’t devolve into two parties taking turns tyrannizing each other.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrangement
Verb
  • Hackett's suit, filed by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, seeks compensatory and punitive damages and names Arellano in his individual capacity as the sole defendant.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Buckeye Institute – along with a number of other conservative groups that have filed supportive briefs – want the justices to also revisit a 2005 decision that affirmed a broad interpretation of Congress’s power to regulate interstate commerce.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of file
Noun
  • The company's agentic security platform delivered great results as enterprises looked to protect against rogue AI agents.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • On the pitch, Chelsea is hoping to convert years of spending into results.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of result
Noun
  • Travelers looking for an in-state getaway can also book vacation packages from Denver that combine the train with hotel stays and attractions in Glenwood Springs.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But the express option is not supposed to be a CTA competitor, the Flyer team said, pitching the train as a ride centered around the needs of air travelers, including luggage racks and even the option to check baggage to their final destination.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of train
Noun
  • Ask whether OpenRouter will keep publishing the provider served on each request, and whether provider ordering, price ceilings and exclusions stay under customer control.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • One example of how Byte has helped improve restaurant operations has been in inventory ordering.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of ordering
Verb
  • There was nothing particularly novel about the show’s premise, but the scripts were refreshingly dense with jokes, prioritizing laughs over contrived drama or seasonlong relationship arcs.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Following the 2014 guidance, many school districts shifted away from suspensions and expulsions, adopting restorative justice policies that prioritize dialogue over punishment.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of prioritize

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“Sequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequence. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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