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sequence Synonyms

Another word for sequence

Choosing another word for sequence depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.

Usage Example

"The historian carefully reconstructed the exact succession of events leading up to the treaty."

Strongest
succession
order
progression
series
Strong
chain
chronology
cycle

• noun (Context 2)

A set of related scenes or shots in a film or television program that form a distinct narrative unit.

Usage Example

"The opening scene of the documentary was filmed entirely from a helicopter."

Strong
scene
montage
segment
episode

• verb (Context 3)

To arrange elements, tasks, or events in a particular order.

Usage Example

"The curriculum is carefully sequenced so that students master foundational concepts before tackling advanced topics."

Strongest
order
arrange
Strong
organize
array
systematize

• verb (Context 4)

To determine the exact order of chemical constituents in a biological polymer, such as nucleotides in DNA or amino acids in a protein.

Usage Example

"Researchers sequenced the entire genome of the newly discovered plant species in under a week."

Strong
map
Weak
decode

• noun (Context 5)

An ordered list of numbers or mathematical elements governed by a specific rule or pattern.

Usage Example

"In the Fibonacci progression, each number is the sum of the two preceding ones."

Strongest
progression
Strong
series

Opposites of sequence

The opposite of sequence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disorder
scramble
jumble
disorganize
chaos
shuffle
disarray
See all opposites of sequence

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sequence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sequence
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