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
Ryan Murphy’s forthcoming TV series The Beauty marks a major acting coup for Bella Hadid.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Paul George had 17 points for the Sixers in the opener of a two-game series.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
An investigative series about the abrupt closure of a Miami heart transplant program led Michelle and her colleagues to be recognized as finalists in two 2024 Florida Sunshine State Award categories.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
One Last Adventure follows both the cast and creators, who reflect on the legacy of the series that first launched in 2016.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Paul George had 17 points for the Sixers in the opener of a two-game series.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
An investigative series about the abrupt closure of a Miami heart transplant program led Michelle and her colleagues to be recognized as finalists in two 2024 Florida Sunshine State Award categories.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
One Last Adventure follows both the cast and creators, who reflect on the legacy of the series that first launched in 2016.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
Noun
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Pic follows the relentless greed of the Fairbank family and their associates who fuel betrayal and murder in the battle for succession.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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In quick succession Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune panned the idea of capping credit card interest.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The work leverages machine learning and large libraries of DNA designs to make better predictions about what sequences make cells behave as scientists want.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Demon Slayer, the first of a series-ending film trilogy, is a master class in hyper-kinetic, violent battles and high-stakes melodrama, in which a sequence of epic duels is intercut with emotional character backstories.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks saves the day The 49ers were down to third- and fourth-string linebackers after losing Fred Warner in October and his backup Tatum Bethune, in Week 18 to a groin injury.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The streaming music giant unveils its global list of Artists to Watch 2026, a batch of must-hear, do-see acts across Afrobeats, country, hip-hop, Latin and more.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2026
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Make a double batch to pack as gifts, or set a bowl on the coffee table as a way-fun alternative to Chex Mix.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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With an impressive variety of artists and the yearly GreenFest concert for students, this venue is a gem on our campus and in the College Area.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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The burger chain originally opened in 1982 near the corner of C Street and Elvas Avenue in East Sacramento, according to previous Bee reporting.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maybe the implications of binding yourself in chains?—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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