chain reactions

plural of chain reaction

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Noun
  • Getting to shoot the action sequences, getting to play those moments of high intensity, the thrills, the suspense, that was such a joy.
    Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2026
  • Astronomer and UFOlogist Jacques Vallée appears to shed additional light on Juan’s story, and dramatic effects sequences dramatize the emotional impact of his close encounter.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • The continual debacle surrounding the Epstein files and the speed of political retribution by the Justice Department seem to be two of the leading reasons.
    Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
  • Many of his designs can be found in massive, free online repositories, where anyone with an internet connection can download the design files necessary to print a weapon at home.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Al Jazeera reported that monks and rescue workers collaborated to form human chains via which treasures were passed from the burning building to safety.
    News Desk, Artforum, 15 June 2026
  • These days, the Yum Brands unit is facing stiff competition, both from upstart chicken chains and legacy giants like McDonald’s that are betting big on the growing global popularity of chicken.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Of course, most people start with 6-strings, isn't that right?
    Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
  • Of course, this comes with strings attached.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.
    Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returns with a smooth new track, refreshed trains, and a lower height requirement.
    Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • That was on display at times Tuesday, and over the course of the spring, Monken and offensive coordinator Travis Switzer praised Sanders for improving his footwork and ability to go through his progressions quickly.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 June 2026
  • Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • From what archaeologists gathered, the Roman villa garden featured a flowerbed enclosed in a courtyard with rows of packed ceramic pots, as per Ancient Origins.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
  • At the waist, the rich fabric gathered to form rows of fine ruching that highlighted the intentional divide between the bodice and the skirt.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Starting at noon, two streets adjacent to the Garden — 32nd and 33rd — will be closed to vehicle traffic and used as queues for people waiting for trains from Penn Station to the World Cup.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 June 2026
  • Terrestrial data centers are colliding with grid interconnect queues, cooling water supplies, and neighborhood litigation.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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“Chain reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reactions. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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