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
As for Nurse Jackie, all seven seasons of the series have landed on Netflix, but no revival of the original series is yet in the works.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Previously seen on The CW series Roswell, New Mexico, McTee is repped by Realm Talent, Navigation Management and Schreck Rose Dapello.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Turnstile will then head Down Under in January for a series of Australian shows.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
The other is a series of emails sent by Andrew around the time of Giuffre’s first newspaper interview in February of 2011, which recently emerged in the British press.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Previously seen on The CW series Roswell, New Mexico, McTee is repped by Realm Talent, Navigation Management and Schreck Rose Dapello.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Turnstile will then head Down Under in January for a series of Australian shows.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
The other is a series of emails sent by Andrew around the time of Giuffre’s first newspaper interview in February of 2011, which recently emerged in the British press.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
Noun
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One increasingly important topic likely not discussed at the gathering was Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s succession plans.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead of taking a low profile and playing down any claims to Taiwan’s independent status like his more cautious DPP predecessor Tsai Ying-wen, Lai has lurched toward formal independence with a succession of speeches making the case for Taiwanese nationhood.—
Lyle Goldstein,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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That started with the volleyball spike of a 7-foot-1 player’s hook shot and continued to the tallest player in the league calmly breaking into a left-handed push dribble, coming under control and then hitting a complex six-dribble sequence and stepback 3-pointer plus the foul.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s a spiritual dimension to that song and that sequence in the movie.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
25 Oct. 2025
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Posts are often followed by a string of comments from people announcing similar plans, along with plenty of reminders not to forget the candy.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chains, strings, bows, keychains and small furry toys are just some of the add-ons sported by celebrities and other style influencers, giving their denim a young and carefree vibe.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hulu chief Craig Erwich told me the small-batch order was because of Powell’s busy schedule, which is understandable — just look at the man’s IMDb.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Inside a converted warehouse (complete with an outdoor patio), the lively, family-friendly taproom serves creative small-batch brews, drawing a steady mix of locals and visitors.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Familial pairs choose the experimental merge for a variety of reasons, including a mother with Alzheimer’s linking her mind with her daughter; teenage brothers, one terminally ill; a man and his pregnant fiancée; a father and his addict daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite these drawbacks, dryland cotton offers notable sustainability advantages, including a smaller carbon footprint compared to other cotton varieties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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With that in mind, consider stacking charms, unique metals, different chain weights, mixing stones, and even materials when layering pieces in your collection (or shopping for new styles).—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
31 Oct. 2025
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Videos of diners who were surprised to see the singer at one of the restaurant chain’s locations have also gone viral.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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