chain reactions

Definition of chain reactionsnext
plural of chain reaction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reactions
Noun
  • Fragment-sequences in time swept toward a place before history, before chronology, where everything that ever-happened fades, where past present and future exist all at once in the sea of African time.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
  • From thunderous victory to shattering downfall, this play delivers sweeping action sequences, political intrigue, and a theatrical experience that hits with the force of a battle drum.
    Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And the files raise more questions for Starmer.
    JILL LAWLESS AND BRIAN MELLEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
  • For Windows users managing contracts, reports, or scanned files, SwifDoo PDF Pro consolidates core PDF functions into a single desktop application at a lower upfront cost.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Like many mattress brands, some hotel chains offer a lengthy trial period, warranty, and even white glove delivery to make a pricey purchase worthwhile.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The concept resembles drive-through beverage chains such as Dutch Bros Coffee and the Human Bean.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Stock your supplies with keychains as cute DIY accessories, punch holes in bookmarks and attach strings of charms, or run your charm bracelet through your phone case for a simple strap.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
  • That means that individual school districts like Blue Valley need to make up the difference from their own budgets to fill the gap, which can eat into money meant for other things — like the fifth grade strings program.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The new bridge will also allow trains to get up to 90 mph, 30 mph faster than the current span.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • An analysis of crime data on CATS transit by The Charlotte Observer last month showed most crime occurs on buses, not light rail trains.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Great arm and works his progressions.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Organic Weed Control Techniques One of the cheapest ways to block weeds is to use uncoated cardboard or newspaper between garden rows.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The convergence of Iowa State fans to Power & Light or the sea of blue that overtakes downtown this week or the plethora of NBA general managers in the front rows offered enough of a reminder that Kansas City didn’t need.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Fans and politicians had intensified calls to examine Live Nation’s 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, after the company subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long online queues while charging high prices for tickets to her 2022 Eras tour.
    Reuters Wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Tickets for the Chicago Field Museum's Pokémon Fossil exhibit went live Tuesday, March 3, to an unexpected surge of customers, overwhelming the museum's website and creating hours-long queues.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Chain reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reactions. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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