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
Michelle Randolph, who married into the Dutton family on Dutton prequel series 1923 as Elizabeth, mused about if her character could crossover to The Madison, given how her story ended.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Back in January, the President marked his return to the White House by issuing a series of name changes, introducing the Gulf of America and ordering that Denali once again be called Mount McKinley.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
For the past 15 years, though, the bulk of his income has come from his side gig as Mayhem, the literal embodiment of chaos, in a popular series of ads for Allstate Insurance.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
On Sunday 9th November, a series of incredible experiences will be available for guests to choose from.
—Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Back in January, the President marked his return to the White House by issuing a series of name changes, introducing the Gulf of America and ordering that Denali once again be called Mount McKinley.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
For the past 15 years, though, the bulk of his income has come from his side gig as Mayhem, the literal embodiment of chaos, in a popular series of ads for Allstate Insurance.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
On Sunday 9th November, a series of incredible experiences will be available for guests to choose from.
—Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
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Rubin noted that CHROs are increasingly central to the CEO succession process, working directly with the board to manage expectations and candidate dynamics.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka broke first, but then lost her serve twice in quick succession to concede the set.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Later, Howard calls Matt and agrees to cut the sequence but also threatens to destroy him.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The aforementioned masks, for instance, hasten strange visions for Blakey, but the film’s hard boundary between his dreams and waking life sap these sequences of all tension.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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One player dominating gets tedious very quickly; so does a string of one-time winners.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sanders battled against Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel in training camp and preseason and was ultimately named the Browns' third-string quarterback.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The batch auctions were long gone.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The small-batch ice cream shop spins up scoops inspired by classic Filipino flavors, including as Ube Cookies & Cream, Jackfruit Chili Nut, and Keso Guava Cheesecake.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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This past July, the conservative advocacy group America First Legal requested a federal investigation of the chain due to its alleged discrimination against white employees.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The death sets off a chain of events that forces Lilian to revisit her fractured family life and complicated bond with her ex-husband.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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