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
Winnipeg’s Round 2 series loss can be picked apart in a number of ways.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 May 2025
With matchups built around competitive parity and entertainment value, the series is quickly establishing itself as a proving ground for the next generation of champions.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Kojima, now 60, built up his reputation by writing, directing, and producing seminal titles like the stealth shooter Metal Gear series, as well as more recent AAA titles like 2019’s Death Stranding.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
The introduction to the Paul Maurice playoff Panthers was a wild ride as the team reached Game 7 after trailing three games to one in the series and reverting back to Sergei Bobrovsky as their starting goalie mid-series.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 May 2025
With matchups built around competitive parity and entertainment value, the series is quickly establishing itself as a proving ground for the next generation of champions.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Kojima, now 60, built up his reputation by writing, directing, and producing seminal titles like the stealth shooter Metal Gear series, as well as more recent AAA titles like 2019’s Death Stranding.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
The introduction to the Paul Maurice playoff Panthers was a wild ride as the team reached Game 7 after trailing three games to one in the series and reverting back to Sergei Bobrovsky as their starting goalie mid-series.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
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The law dictates that the Counsellor of State position is held by the sovereign's spouse and the first four people in the line of succession over the age of 21, which is how Beatrice holds the royal role.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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This season, Watson moved into the limelight with both goals in 2-1 home win against Stoke City in December, during a sequence of five starts in succession.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Establish a consistent bedtime routine: A simple sequence like bath, book, feed, lullaby, and bed can cue sleep.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Richards played all 540 minutes of Palace’s triumphant FA Cup run, a six-match sequence that included three contests against teams in the top half of the Premier League table.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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There are standard-fare drums, strings, and piano, played like a cheesy showtune for a Disneyland cafe that serves misshapen chicken nuggets.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2025
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The company famously made a splashy TV debut with a string of limited series that featured big-name stars that had appeared, for the most part, in its big-budget tentpole movies.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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But her latest batch of music signals a new direction in Cash’s life and musical direction.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Every batch is regularly checked and sorted to ensure no mold has developed.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Hummingbirds adore the red varieties, while native bees and butterflies are always buzzing about the blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Grads react as billionaire gives them $1,000: Watch video Yelp unveils its top 25 burger chains in the US: See the list Spotify reveals predictions for 30 top songs of summer 2025: See list Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Likewise, in the same sector, Kaufland and Lidl, two supermarket chains, are owned by the same family under the tutelage of the Schwarz Group, each specializing in specific market segments.—
Radu Magdin,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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