chain reactions

noun

plural of chain reaction
as in consecutions

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  1. sequences
  2. files
  3. chains
  4. strings
  5. trains
  6. progressions
  7. rows
  8. queues
Noun
  • Combine the two, and Spain have shown there are multiple threats to their game that transcend long sequences of possession.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The sequences cap off a half-decade romantic journey and offer a counter to some of Heartstopper’s detractors.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • Chinese exploitation of voter data claims Trump argued that the intelligence community suppressed information about China allegedly accessing 220 million voter files and trying to turn American opinion against him in the run-up to the 2020 election.
    — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • Senate Bill 519 requires law enforcement agencies to publish records, video and audio files for the public regarding deaths that occur in law enforcement custody, including jail deaths.
    — Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of files
Noun
  • Private equity firms control most major chains, maintaining local branding for customer trust.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026
  • Coffee chains are also capitalizing on this trend, with chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ offering protein milks for customers who want to get more out of their morning coffee.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Hassett’s tenacious acoustic guitar figure is stark and dusky like early Leonard Cohen, oozing low strings and a big oily bass.
    — Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
  • Crumbl is giving away free cookies to customers with no strings attached.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of strings
Noun
  • Diesel fuel powers many of the trucks, trains and ships that transport products across a vast global supply chain.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • Wrap it around your neck and just under your nose to enjoy those olfactory notes on planes, trains, and automobiles.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Definition of progressions
Noun
  • After connecting with one of Horan’s great-grandchildren, Michael Knappman, Baldwin began researching Horan’s life and searching for her final resting place among the rows of stones.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • In Champagne, neat rows of lush, bright green vineyards stretch for thousands of acres up and down gentle slopes.
    — Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of rows
Noun
  • AI‑Powered Contact Center Solutions For Reduced Staff Burden Rural practices often handle high volumes of patient calls with small front‑office teams, resulting in longer call queues and voicemails.
    — Sidd Shah, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Some of the rest were stuck in water-bottle refill lines, concurrent queues snaking behind small drinking fountains that created a bottleneck of sweaty humanity around the corners of the new stadium.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026
Definition of queues
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