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Recent Examples of chain reaction
The difference this time is the chain reaction.
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Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
In a process called marine ice cliff instability (MICI), cliffs taller than 90 meters at the edges of glaciers become unstable and collapse, exposing ever-thicker ice in a chain reaction that accelerates retreat.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
The error within that update then caused a chain reaction of service failures and disruptions.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
If enough satellites are in orbit, this debris could set off a chain reaction, rendering the environment around Earth practically impassable.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
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Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
In a process called marine ice cliff instability (MICI), cliffs taller than 90 meters at the edges of glaciers become unstable and collapse, exposing ever-thicker ice in a chain reaction that accelerates retreat.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
The error within that update then caused a chain reaction of service failures and disruptions.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
If enough satellites are in orbit, this debris could set off a chain reaction, rendering the environment around Earth practically impassable.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reaction
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Marshall and Flagg linked up in the first quarter for one of the best sequences the Mavericks had all night.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The content creator dressed in a stunning array of jewels, a chain-style seashell dress from Paco Rabanne retailing for nearly $4,000, and a metallic purse.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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That love manifested in his rapid progression.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Timely treatment through lifestyle changes, medication or both can slow or even reverse disease progression.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Many rank-and-file enlistees were also recent immigrants, and patriot regiments hummed with a cacophony of different tongues, accents, and dialects throughout the war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Greene, who raised eyebrows in recent years by backing unfounded conspiracy theories, has strayed from the GOP on issues such as healthcare, the record-setting government shutdown, and the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Aniston has found love with wellness coach and hypnotist Jim Curtis after a string of high-profile romances with fellow Hollywood stars, including Brad Pitt, Justin Theroux, Vince Vaughn and John Mayer.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Current had to pull quite a few strings personnel-wise.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The journalists who rushed to the scene managed to jot down the names of about a dozen—the VIPs (there were three members of parliament on the train that day, which was a factor in the disaster) and a couple of servants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Desperate to help her, Katie’s exhausted parents send her to a recovery centre, forcing her and her estranged mother, Tami to board a long-distance train bound for Washington.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lajo is a victim of crime perpetrated at the nexus of patriarchy and religious chauvinism.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The show ill celebrate the nexus of film and fashion, with all of the proceeds going to the Entertainment Community Fund, with a focus on supporting costume community professionals impacted by this year’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even one of the greatest ever to play this game, Joe Root, could not work out how to break free of the 36-year-old’s shackles here, failing to score a single run off him for 23 balls in a row before finally yielding to the python-like grip when missing one that homed in on his pads.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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DeRozan scored 21 points to lead the Kings (8-29), who have lost six in a row.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Chain reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reaction. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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