as in succession
a set of things or events arranged in order or considered together
The museum is having a series of events for children this summer.
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Recent Examples of series
The two-time Mirrorball winner was seen leaping high into the air and showed off her skills by performing a series of tricks including frontflips and backflips.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
That injury proved to be a turning point in that series, as the Pacers rallied back from an 0-2 deficit to win it in seven games.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Those teams have gone on to become Charter entries in the series.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2026
White’s struggles have helped the seventh-seeded Sixers hang around in a series most viewed as a clear mismatch, especially with star center Joel Embiid (appendectomy) yet to suit up for Philadelphia.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
That injury proved to be a turning point in that series, as the Pacers rallied back from an 0-2 deficit to win it in seven games.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Those teams have gone on to become Charter entries in the series.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2026
White’s struggles have helped the seventh-seeded Sixers hang around in a series most viewed as a clear mismatch, especially with star center Joel Embiid (appendectomy) yet to suit up for Philadelphia.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
Noun
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Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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King Charles is followed in the direct line of succession to the throne by his elder son, Prince William, 43, and grandson Prince George, 12.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The sequence left us pondering our pet cats and, for good measure, our worst selves.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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In a season-long arc, Gallagher will play Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure, whose arrival at the Gibsons’ marina on his beloved boat sets up a sequence of upheavals that Alberg and Cassandra will have to grapple with.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The killing of Sarvarov, in Moscow, was one of a string of similar attacks.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Her appearance back in her home country comes just days after concluding the European string of shows at the O2 Arena in London.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Your next batch of cookies (and cakes, and brownies) will thank you.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Either way, another batch of rain moves into the area Sunday night.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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In the coming weeks, Berkebile, along with his colleague Brian Weinberg, will lead a variety of projects, including building a parking lot and welcome plaza equipped with benches and informational signage about the forest.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The company started importing goods from Chinese vendors two years ago to make up for a dearth of suppliers in Africa who can deliver a wide variety of large orders at scale with favorable prices, Dufay said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Walter Fredenhagen was the founder of the Cock Robin ice cream parlor chain.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Precariously balanced on the very tip of Coney Island, Sea Gate, where I was raised, is surrounded by water on three sides and divided from the rest of the world by a two-story chain link fence.—
Gabrielle Glancy,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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