SEQUENCES Synonyms: 156 Similar and Opposite Words

sequences 1 of 2

noun

plural of sequence

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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as in chains

a series of things linked together a sequence of events that no one predicted

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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sequence

as in files

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Recent Examples of sequences

Noun

Large language models are designed to predict likely sequences of language. — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 During one of the film’s most unsettling sequences, the main character, Peter, wakes up in bed disoriented. — Arryn Robbins, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 Those can include advanced MRI sequences to study the lesions more closely, a spinal MRI, or spinal fluid analysis that can identify specific abnormal immune proteins, Brumel said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Henton drew his gun and began shooting, firing two sequences of shots. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 Still, the organization evidently viewed those sequences as re-creations of Michael Jackson’s performances rather than as integral storytelling devices. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 These flashback sequences are what deliver the film’s most emotional story, while also offering some of the coolest action visuals — like Ryu’s first Hadouken or his fight against Sagat at the first World Warrior tournament. — Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 18 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences

Noun

Those with high levels of hope had better later outcomes in health, education and employment.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
This evolved into The ROS1ders, a global group of patients and caregivers that seeks to improve outcomes for all ROS1+ cancers through community, education, and research.

— STAT Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of outcomes

Noun

These are songs that iterate and elevate minor party fouls into dramas of symphonic proportion, arrangements that articulate the heightened emotions churning inside anxious minds.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Unlike litigation in federal court, arbitration and mediation are generally conducted outside the public judicial process and often subject to confidentiality arrangements.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrangements

Verb

Correspondence files that document how a company responded at the moments that mattered most.

— Amanda Turcotte, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of files

Noun

At-home chemical peels can help maintain certain results by exfoliating dead skin cells, smoothing texture, and gradually fading lingering discoloration.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
With 93% of the votes reported, nearly 76% of respondents chose to remain part of Canada, according to the preliminary referendum results.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of results

Noun

Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Longer trains were also in full force to create an extra dramatic moment while heading down the aisle.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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Verb

That emphasis on people, not just the solutions themselves, also underpins the Global Change Award, which prioritizes developing the changemaker behind each concept, Dolva said.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The Texas program prioritizes low-income students and those with disabilities, but its income limits this year go up to $165,000 for a family of four, opening the door to middle-income families.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

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