Definitions

sequence

[see-kwuhns] / ˈsi kwəns /

NOUN

series, order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement array progression string

STRONG

chain classification concatenation continuance continuity continuousness course cycle disposition distribution flow graduation grouping ordering perpetuity placement procession row run sequel skein streak subsequence succession successiveness track train

WEAK

catenation consecution consecutiveness pecking order

Antonyms

STRONG

interruption stoppage

Example Sentences

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None of this happened exactly in sequence, but the book ties it together cleanly and accurately.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

And this sequence from the second quarter of Friday’s 105-104 Knicks win was an immaculate example of playmaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

These bursts of genetic activity occur in sequence and help guide the organism through each stage of growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The harrowing sequence of events began just over a week ago, but the alleged stalker has been spotted near the “Please, Please, Please” singer’s home since April, according to court documents reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

A particular sequence of DNA—ACT-GAC-CAC-GTG—was therefore used to build an RNA chain, and the RNA chain was translated into a chain of amino acids, ultimately leading to the construction of a protein.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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