CHAIN REACTIONS Synonyms: 34 Similar Words

chain reactions

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Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
The film will shoot on location in New York City (for sequences chronicling her arrival by ship and her Broadway musicals), the Brazilian city of Maricá (standing in for Los Angeles) and Rio.

— Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sequences

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Emails between Ovitz and Epstein were disclosed earlier this year as part of the Epstein files.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Felton also uses Amazon Quick, an AI assistant for work, himself, including to query supporting materials prepared for board meetings and locate answers in the underlying files.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of files

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Contract pharmacies grew from roughly 1,300 in 2010 to more than 31,000 by mid-2026, dominated by the largest chains.

— Casey B. Mulligan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Her income comes from contracts with national brands, including beverage companies, grocery and restaurant chains and sports companies.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of chains

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The route is expected to come into service next summer, albeit using slower trains that won’t cover the planned 316 miles.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The backstory In the late 1800s, the Canadian Pacific Railway company began building grand hotels throughout Canada to house passengers traveling on their trains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of trains

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As the band turns one of Wonder’s ever-climbing chord progressions into a frisky funk jam, his vocals cut loose more with every chorus.

— Jon Pareles, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The 20-year-old has shown poise in the pocket, patience when going through progressions and ability to throw to receivers open anywhere on the field.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of progressions

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The Italian fashion house was a sponsor of this year’s Albies, and host Amal Clooney wore a shimmering gold gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline, rows of sequins and long beaded fringe.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
The seat The business class cabin is low-lit in blues and purples—a nice touch for the impending red eye—and the 30 seats are arranged in 7 rows of 1-2-1 configuration.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rows

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Contact centers had spent decades organizing high volumes of work into queues, tracking outcomes, and building a body of past interactions.

— David Pralong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Long queues of cars at fuel stations have been seen in major cities, while hits on Russia’s largest online retailers have increased pressure on the already strained wartime economy.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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