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
Gina can be seen as part of Season 2 of Netflix’s half-hour comedy series, The Standups.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The group searches for Megan, following her down a tunnel that leads to a series of underground buildings.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 29 July 2025
An online survey and a series of mailers were sent to area residents over the last few weeks to garner feedback.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
Critics likewise took to the series, with the first season holding an 80% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 July 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The group searches for Megan, following her down a tunnel that leads to a series of underground buildings.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 29 July 2025
An online survey and a series of mailers were sent to area residents over the last few weeks to garner feedback.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
Critics likewise took to the series, with the first season holding an 80% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
Noun
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The point is, estate taxes get a lot of attention but in reality, things like divorce, lawsuits, poor succession planning, or bad business decisions are far more likely to chip away at your wealth.—
Luke Britt,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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His replacements rotated through the position in quick succession, and the role is currently vacant.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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And there were almost no visual effects used when Tim and Millie’s eyes touch in a queasy, skin-crawling sequence.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Sandler included a tribute for Boyce following a blooper sequence at the end of the film.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Consider picking up a pack or two of string lights to keep your backyard or deck glowing once the sun goes down, too.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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For your outdoor space, snag these LED string lights that add a soft, glowy ambiance to your patio, or make the area more comfortable with a set of striped throw pillows that stand up to the elements.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
31 July 2025
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Insurance companies are now using artificial intelligence to process batches of claims instead of giving claims individual attention.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Ford is counting on offering a variety of powertrain choices such as extended range electric vehicles, partial zero emissions vehicles and a full range of hybrids across its lineup, to win over consumers, according to Farley.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The league is as popular as it’s ever been, setting a variety of viewership and attendance records in the past year.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Hustle reached out to some longtime independent swim school operators who hold board positions with the US Swim School Association to ask for their opinions on the influx of chains like Goldfish and others.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 Aug. 2025
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Between dodging axe blades and wriggling free of chains, the limber lord explains his intent: to inspire people to face their own terrors.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/series. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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