Thesaurus results for CHAIN REACTION

chain reaction

noun

Definition of chain reaction

as in sequence

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Recent Examples of chain reaction Standard nuclear reactors rely on a self-sustaining chain reaction. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 Twelve years after this, nuclear physicist Hans Bethe formulated the first explanation of this nuclear fusion process, detailing the proton-proton chain reaction and the Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen (CNO) cycle. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026 Among the 20 people injured in the chain reaction crash were the Uber driver, a 1-year-old who suffered a broken foot and an 11-year-old girl whose right leg had to be amputated. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 When a heinous crime sets off a chain reaction of mutual care and resistance within a trans community, two trans women search for the perpetrator that leads to the highest reaches of government. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chain reaction

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Noun

The most forceful argument to this end comes during a sequence in Hades, when Sinon (Elliot Page, giving the film’s best performance) essentially spits on Odysseus’s ethical and narrative framework for the world.

— Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Silverstein adds that the overall tone of the third season has matured alongside its cast, from its plot to its fight sequences to its creature designs.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026

Definition of sequence

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Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
The Kansas City-area chain had operated for 33 years before announcing its closure.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of chain

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Ultimately, the person opted to include the photo – something Lenain sees as a progression toward embracing their full self.

— Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
In my experience, the technologies that transform industries are those that adapt to existing habits, workflows and needs, making adoption feel less like a disruption and more like a natural progression.

— Omar Hafez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of progression

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That included medical records, company documents marked for internal use and files containing children’s names and phone numbers.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 July 2026

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Through the ’80s and ’90s, Doneger expanded its client base and services by purchasing a string of competitive buying offices/consultancies.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Thursday's death marks the latest in a string of fatal incidents at Sequoia National Park and nearby areas in recent months.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of string

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Downtown is an easy train ride away on the CTA Red Line or via express buses on Addison Street, half a block from the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023, alleging that the companies infringed on copyright by using its intellectual property to train models.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of train

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Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Safari Restaurant, the top meal-site sponsor in Feeding Our Future’s nexus, was a frequent venue and caterer for the congresswoman’s campaign events, both during Omar’s statehouse days and her congressional run.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026

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