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
The previous post-game gathering raged for well over an hour, with cops letting much more slide on a Friday night after the Knicks won a series rather than merely extending one.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
In Brazil, the global penchant for soccer superstar docs rolls on with documentaries about Neymar and Ronaldinho, while there will also be a series set in the world of MMA.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Deadline also indicated that Hardwick completed six episodes before his death, and will be credited as a series regular.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
But there were few other fireworks for the offense, as the Sox were outscored 26-8 in the series.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
In Brazil, the global penchant for soccer superstar docs rolls on with documentaries about Neymar and Ronaldinho, while there will also be a series set in the world of MMA.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Deadline also indicated that Hardwick completed six episodes before his death, and will be credited as a series regular.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
But there were few other fireworks for the offense, as the Sox were outscored 26-8 in the series.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
Noun
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Following his death at the hands of a mob in Carthage, Mo., in 1844, there was a succession crisis among his followers.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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The ship was to be the second major navy surface vessel revealed in quick succession by North Korea.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Shot in slow motion from overhead, the sequence features a bandaged and bloodied Korda luxuriating — eating, reading, smoking — in his bath as assorted nurses and household staff flit around him as if in a ballet.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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So there was an overall analog approach to the fight sequences, the set builds, the cinematography and the color palette.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The police brought Mulcahy in for questioning about a string of rapes, similar to those of the Railway Killers, that had been taking place along the same canal paths.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Keep putting him in trade rumors for second string centers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Bib & Tucker Small Batch 6-year-old Bourbon, 46% ABV A small batch bourbon aged for 6 years, known for its smoothness and character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Last month, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Sony was no longer obligated to provide episodes to CBS, which has served for decades as the conduit, delivering batches of episodes to television stations around the country.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security clearances, Boeing may or may not be able to complete the order before the end of President Donald Trump’s second term.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Here are a few: Fun and Games events are June 1 and June 15 featuring a variety of board and card games; call 404-713-9762.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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 4 Jun. 2025.
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