chain reactions

Definition of chain reactionsnext
plural of chain reaction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reactions
Noun
  • Under this framework, a cell’s identity is determined by which of its tens of thousands of genes are turned on, something that can be represented by the sequences of RNA molecules (copies of active DNA regions) present in the cell.
    Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The film gets aesthetically expressive in slow-motion sequences when Colin is riding pillion on Ray’s bike, capturing the sensual excitement of it all, the wild ride that Colin has chosen to take.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • What do the Epstein files reveal about the former Prince Andrew?
    James Powel, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Congress was first allowed to view the unredacted versions of the Epstein files starting on Monday.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • If humans must route every meaningful choice through approval chains, the organization becomes its own bottleneck.
    Amy Eliza Wong, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Every year, restaurant chains across Tennessee offer holiday discounts and special menus, and this year is no different.
    Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The same company makes racket strings for sports such as tennis, racquetball, badminton and, of course, squash.
    Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
  • And then there are the Heat, who also possess their own draft pick this June, with no strings attached, positioned to gain a lottery seed either through losing now or being eliminated in the play-in round.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
  • American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • And the Rams were able to make some adjustments later in the game, either with running backs picking up pressures or Stafford going through his progressions faster.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Facing third-and-goal with just under three minutes remaining, Purdy dropped back, went through his first two progressions, stepped forward in the pocket and finally found McCaffrey streaking into the end zone ahead of linebacker Nakobe Dean.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Videos that have leaked out of Iran and were verified by NBC News show rows and rows of body bags inside and outside the facility as families try to identify their relatives.
    Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Attendees can expect shows from high-profile design houses like Coach, Sergio Hudson and Norma Kamali, their front rows now doubt packed with A-listers.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Record-high connection queues from congested grids threaten to stymie electricity output even when demand and generation capacity exist.
    Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Any Londoner or New Yorker knows the queues all too well.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Chain reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reactions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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