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Recent Examples of in series
Such devices generally consist of alternating layers of p- and n-type semiconductors connected in series.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Cottin is a French actress known for roles in series like Call My Agent!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
After 3rd Rock from the Sun, Lithgow seamlessly moved between television, film and theater, starring in series like Dexter and The Crown, and appearing in films such as Interstellar, Bombshell, Killers of the Flower Moon and Conclave.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The part of the audience fresh to this season’s developments may recall Hearts’ brief appearance in series 2 of Succession — Roman Roy buys the club as a gift for his Scottish father, the domineering Logan, only to discover Logan supports Hibs, Hearts’ Edinburgh rivals.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In September, Palm Tree Crew received $20 million in series B funding from WME Group, valuing the company at $215 million.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Over the course of her seven-decade career, Newmar also appeared in films like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and The Rookie, and in series like Columbo, Melrose Place, and Bewitched.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
The win, which improved UConn to 17-0 on the season and 8-0 in Big East play, was the team’s second-largest margin of victory over Creighton in series history.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
So is Lions’ narrow loss to Vikings in November after previously winning five straight in series.
—Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Cottin is a French actress known for roles in series like Call My Agent!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
After 3rd Rock from the Sun, Lithgow seamlessly moved between television, film and theater, starring in series like Dexter and The Crown, and appearing in films such as Interstellar, Bombshell, Killers of the Flower Moon and Conclave.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The part of the audience fresh to this season’s developments may recall Hearts’ brief appearance in series 2 of Succession — Roman Roy buys the club as a gift for his Scottish father, the domineering Logan, only to discover Logan supports Hibs, Hearts’ Edinburgh rivals.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In September, Palm Tree Crew received $20 million in series B funding from WME Group, valuing the company at $215 million.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Over the course of her seven-decade career, Newmar also appeared in films like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and The Rookie, and in series like Columbo, Melrose Place, and Bewitched.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
The win, which improved UConn to 17-0 on the season and 8-0 in Big East play, was the team’s second-largest margin of victory over Creighton in series history.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
So is Lions’ narrow loss to Vikings in November after previously winning five straight in series.
—Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in series
Adjective
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For three consecutive years, Canada’s quest for gold at the event has ended with a loss to Czechia, including a 6-4 defeat in the semifinals this year.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Though Miami has made the playoffs every year this decade, and gone to two Finals in the past six years, fan exasperation stems from a team (with historically high standards and achievement) remaining in play-in purgatory for what’s headed toward a fourth consecutive season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That is what’s on the line for Frank Ilett at West Ham United as Manchester United go in search of a fifth successive victory.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Padres have largely the same roster as the one that made the postseason in 2024 and ‘25, which were just the second successive playoff appearances in Padres history.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To enter the millions of sequential numbers, teams used preprogrammed QR codes on their personal devices, another apparent breach of lottery regulations.—
Eric Dexheimer,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Commercial Aviation segment faced a slight sequential dip (5% lower than Q3-25) in value due to the renegotiation of Azul’s order book as the airline navigates its Chapter 11 restructuring.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And the Lakers had to play OKC with their own MVP candidate, Luka Doncic, sitting out for the second straight game with a left hamstring strain.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Calgary Flames have the longest streak, with 16 straight appearances.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“In series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20series. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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