chain reactions

plural of chain reaction

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reactions
Noun
  • Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
  • And with a solid 16GB of RAM and a generous 1TB SSD to work with, this laptop has enough memory and storage to house all your files and multitask up a storm.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Lotte Shopping revealed in a corporate filing on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Megabox parent company Contentree JoongAng to merge the two chains was terminated on June 30.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 July 2026
  • The planned merger of Lotte Cinema and Megabox, South Korea’s second- and third-largest multiplex chains, has collapsed, ending a 14-month attempt to combine the two companies into the country’s biggest theatrical exhibitor.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Nadal also uses the Western grip, which sends the racket strings from low to high while practically facing downward.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • The halterneck bikini style was also held in place with bright yellow strings.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The bus goes more places more frequently than trains, filling a niche like no other.
    Lena Guerrero Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
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
Noun
  • Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Clothes in various sizes and colors were hung on rows of racks.
    Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Fuel rationing has been introduced in many regions, with hourslong queues of cars snaking beside roads.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Fuel rationing has been introduced in many Russian regions, with hours-long queues of cars snaking beside roads.
    Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
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“Chain reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reactions. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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