A sequence of events refers to a series of actions or occurrences that take place in a particular order. A synonym for this phrase could be "chain of incidents" or "succession of happenings". Another option might be "progression of actions" or "chronological order of events". It could also be referred to as a "narrative arc" or "historical timeline". Additionally, "string of occurrences" or "sequence of developments" could be used as synonyms for this phrase. Regardless of the specific wording used, each of these phrases refers to a related sequence of events that unfolds over time.