CHAIN REACTIONS Synonyms: 34 Similar Words

chain reactions

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Cameramen raced around hectically setting up lights and checking shots as choreographers ran through fight sequences and a prop team worked out how to hoist a net that would later restrain a hostage.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The second book, Shift, consists of alternating flashback sequences, telling both the origin story of the silos and tales from past rebellions.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sequences

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The government had checked a hundred and fifty thousand names against its files, actively monitoring immigrants and citizens alike, and deported at least seventy-eight people.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Windows users will also get the Nero Backup Software, which helps protect internal files.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of files

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Not to mention, few studios have purchased cinemas even after the Department of Justice rescinded the 1948 Paramount Consent Decrees, which previously disallowed studios from owning movie theater chains.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The movies will screen at about 200 AMC locations, among other chains.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of chains

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Capezio noted the robot was not operating autonomously but rather had a teleoperator pulling its strings.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
As on the age-old original, the first half of the six-minute track was sweeping in its use of orchestral augmentation, and then the second half put aside both strings and vocals to turn into a pure band jam.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of strings

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Ed Gruczelak, who also works nearby, said trains occasionally stop at the crossing but typically do not remain there for an extended period.

— Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
There are a paltry three trains a day, assuming at least one is not canceled for one reason or another, a frequent occurrence in our experience.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of trains

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Its Learning Commons integration allows teachers to build resources around local academic standards and the learning progressions beneath them.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Three plays later, on a fourth and one, Bennett went through his progressions and lofted a pass over several defenders to a diving Scott for a 16-yard gain.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressions

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Although seen here as a four-seater, the GV90 can be configured with three rows and seating for up to seven occupants.

— Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Pictures from the excavation show rows of stone burial chambers at the site, along with human remains, pottery and other artifacts.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of rows

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Over the opening weekend of the Premier League season, versions of this conversation are ubiquitous across the country — in pubs, queues at burger vans, stadiums, online, at home.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
All automatically delivered, no queues, no paperwork required.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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