series

noun

Definition of seriesnext
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 Unfortunately, Cruz’s numbers dipped precipitously in the second half of the season and the Rays were bounced from the playoffs by the Red Sox in the division series. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026 This month, the same team brings the second book in the series to an English-speaking audience for the first time. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 Negotiations for the continuation of the series became challenging after USC joined the Big Ten in 2024. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 The film follows the five-day competition at the Navajo Nation Fair, where seven contestants are evaluated in a series of events designed to test their knowledge of Navajo culture and language. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for series
Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
  1. succession
  2. sequence
  3. string
  4. batch
  5. variety
  6. chain
Noun
  • Although many individuals wanted to move up during the uncertain years of succession, only a subset of high-level political elites had the necessary informal ties and formal authority to be a part of the selectorate.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • So far in 2026, executive search firm Crist Kolder Associates says the CFO-to-CEO succession trend is continuing.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of succession
Noun
  • The statement came after Roth detailed a sequence in the film to Polygon that features a cartoon that seemingly hypnotizes children, turning them into murderers.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Whether sampling becomes a formal stage of the release sequence will depend on evidence that free exposure creates incremental demand rather than simply shifting where existing fans watch.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • Java Films, which took worldwide distribution rights in January, has also revealed a mid-October release for the film, which has played a string of festivals including Austin, Palm Springs and Cleveland.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Claypool swapped his four-string bass for a six-string, a bigger, heftier slab of wood that could support even lower notes.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of string
Noun
  • The final batch continues to focus on the generations of the Buendía family living amid political infighting in Macondo while building up to the magical-realist masterpiece’s tragic end.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Those phases typically involve refining the design, validating performance, and producing an initial batch before larger procurement decisions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • But kebabs are joined by a variety of stews, salads and eggplant dishes that are mainstays of Persian cooking.
    — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The remaining people reported having eaten at a variety of other Mexican-style restaurants, said Carlota Medus, a senior epidemiologist supervisor in the state Health Department’s Foodborne Disease Unit.
    — Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • For context, Luze is a small hotel chain and restaurant group from next-door Navarre, and Luze San Sebastián is the brand's first serious move into luxury hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Jalapeños are in a number of menu items at the restaurant chain, including chili-corn salsa, pico de gallo and guacamole.
    — Lily Alvino, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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