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
Butler got the biggest rebound in the series — clinching Game 4 — because Looney was down there fighting off Adams.
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Anthony Slater, New York Times, 3 May 2025
In each of the past two NBA playoffs, at least two lower seeds have won a first-round series, including four in 2023.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
In the latest video for Vogue’s Now Serving series, where celebrities make their signature dishes on camera, the Smiths give us the rundown on how to make a crispy chicken sandwich and rosemary mint lemonade.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Teams that have won the first three games of a best-of-seven series have a 157-0 series record.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Slater, New York Times, 3 May 2025
In each of the past two NBA playoffs, at least two lower seeds have won a first-round series, including four in 2023.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
In the latest video for Vogue’s Now Serving series, where celebrities make their signature dishes on camera, the Smiths give us the rundown on how to make a crispy chicken sandwich and rosemary mint lemonade.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Teams that have won the first three games of a best-of-seven series have a 157-0 series record.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
Noun
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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
Noun
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The entire sequence unfolds at Galilee Gulch, played in the show by a mansion on Lake Murray, just outside the state capital of Columbia, that happens to be the largest single-family residence in South Carolina, at around 18,000 square feet.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Early in the first half against Villa, one sequence demonstrated the two most outstanding aspects of Lavia’s game: his ability to receive and retain the ball under pressure, and his talent for identifying and playing line-breaking passes that give his team an advantage.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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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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But then the ball would shoot off his strings, coming high and hard and spinning over the net with its eyes on a corner before landing on Navone’s racket like a four-pound rock.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Compressor adds the ability to customize output settings and perform batch output jobs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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With the right systems in place, brands can move from batch production to real-time content orchestration across markets, channels and formats.—
Gully Flowers,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Multi-generational families traveling together and looking for a bit more space can book a variety of larger accommodations that sleep up to 12.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Baskin-Robbins: The ice cream shop chain has two special Mother's Day cakes – The Perfect Peony Cake and the Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The doughnut chain had originally planned to sell its sweet treats at all of McD’s 13,000 restaurants.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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