chain reactions

Definition of chain reactionsnext
plural of chain reaction

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Instead, most elements are choreographic—step sequences, hydroplaning, and twizzles (a continuous forward-moving twirl on one foot).
    Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
  • There are several virtuosic sequences, including the plane crash and Linda’s duel to the death with the boar, that fully justify the film’s R rating and induce laughter with their audacity.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Jason Palant said in an email Wednesday that detectives found files on Jhaveri’s cellphone during their initial investigation that met the criteria for child pornography, but Palant did not provide further details.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
  • That same weekend, more damaging and disturbing news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appeared in the latest batch of Epstein files.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle are among those that have rolled out high-protein, lower-carb menus, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Load your car with winter travel gear, including tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, and road flares.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The same company makes racket strings for sports such as tennis, racquetball, badminton and, of course, squash.
    Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
  • And then there are the Heat, who also possess their own draft pick this June, with no strings attached, positioned to gain a lottery seed either through losing now or being eliminated in the play-in round.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
  • American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • And the Rams were able to make some adjustments later in the game, either with running backs picking up pressures or Stafford going through his progressions faster.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Facing third-and-goal with just under three minutes remaining, Purdy dropped back, went through his first two progressions, stepped forward in the pocket and finally found McCaffrey streaking into the end zone ahead of linebacker Nakobe Dean.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • At her Sicily wedding, bride Luisa Beccaria had her curly hair tied back with two rows of braids that came together with another braid down her back.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Set at an elevation of over 1,706 feet, the farm's undulating hills were lined with what seemed like endless rows of verdant tea bushes.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Any Londoner or New Yorker knows the queues all too well.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Before the final Champions League group phase game against Qarabag on Wednesday evening, Liverpool have made changes to their management of queues outside of Anfield’s Main Stand.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Chain reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reactions. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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