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
Gina can be seen as part of Season 2 of Netflix’s half-hour comedy series, The Standups.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The group searches for Megan, following her down a tunnel that leads to a series of underground buildings.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 29 July 2025
An online survey and a series of mailers were sent to area residents over the last few weeks to garner feedback.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
Critics likewise took to the series, with the first season holding an 80% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 July 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The group searches for Megan, following her down a tunnel that leads to a series of underground buildings.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 29 July 2025
An online survey and a series of mailers were sent to area residents over the last few weeks to garner feedback.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
Critics likewise took to the series, with the first season holding an 80% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
Noun
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His replacements rotated through the position in quick succession, and the role is currently vacant.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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The point is, estate taxes get a lot of attention but in reality, things like divorce, lawsuits, poor succession planning, or bad business decisions are far more likely to chip away at your wealth.—
Luke Britt,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The system uses small chunks of overlapping frames to condition what comes next, allowing continuity of motion, character, and action throughout the sequence.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In the more passionate scenes between Superman and Lois Lane, played by David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, the sequences abruptly jump to another in the aftermath of the couple’s embrace.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Trump has racked up a nearly unbroken string of wins on emergency appeals, often in cases in which the justices have said lower courts went too far when temporarily blocking the president’s policies until the legal challenge can be fully litigated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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For your outdoor space, snag these LED string lights that add a soft, glowy ambiance to your patio, or make the area more comfortable with a set of striped throw pillows that stand up to the elements.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Either way, prepare a big batch of yellow lemonade and place it in a large drink dispenser.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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One member of this year’s batch has roots in San Diego County.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The products have been sold at a variety of retailers, including Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Over 70 artists will show a variety of fine art, ranging from glass to garden art, wood sculpting to jewelry, and paintings to photography.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The only remnants of the once thriving fast-casual chain restaurant are the imprints of large block letters that hung on the façade of the building, and a single, unused rotisserie.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The retail chain, known for its home decor and international food products, voluntarily issued a recall for the product, also on July 14.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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