chain reactions

Definition of chain reactionsnext
plural of chain reaction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reactions
Noun
  • Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Complications ensue when the Marines invade the island, resulting in battle sequences with lots of pyrotechnics.
    Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Marquis later filed a lawsuit against its firewall provider, SonicWall, claiming that a security flaw may have allowed attackers to steal critical configuration files.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The leak comes just days after Fortune reported that the company had inadvertently made close to 3,000 files publicly available, including a draft blog post that detailed a powerful upcoming model that presents unprecedented cybersecurity risks.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant.
    James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • To comply with budget reconciliation rules, Republicans are expected to attach strings to the federal funds states use to administer elections, incentivizing photo ID and other voting requirements.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Then, in the Andante movement, the upper strings opened with a glassy sound before the mournful line of the cello entered.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Special late-night trains depart about an hour after each show on each day of the music festival.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • If only the trains could run on time.
    Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Great arm and works his progressions.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Before leaving in the final minutes, Kerr calmly sat two rows behind the Wildcats’ bench next to fellow alumni Tom Tolbert and Craig Bergman.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Currently displaying rows 1 to 10.
    Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Last weekend, as Matthieu Blazy’s new collection dropped at Chanel in Dubai Mall, queues formed outside, not unlike other fashion capitals in recent weeks.
    Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But as the cards get more popular, road warriors are increasingly encountering crowds, long queues, and wait times.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Chain reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reactions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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