series

noun

Definition of seriesnext
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 Amy Schumer shared a photo of her marrying Michael Cera in their comedy series, Life & Beth, with a nod to the celebrity wedding. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 The early community consensus has leaned the same way, with sim players calling it the best-playing entry in the series even as some tune the CPU passing with sliders. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 The 10-race series runs from June to September, increasing in distance each week and culminating in a 10-mile race on Labor Day. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Holt is president and general manager of Sacramento Republic FC, which hosted a series of free World Cup watch parties in Sacramento that drew approximately 45,000 guests. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for series
Recent Examples of Synonyms for series
  1. succession
  2. sequence
  3. string
  4. batch
  5. variety
  6. chain
Noun
  • Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • Business owners are actively seeking guidance on value creation, risk reduction, succession and exit readiness.
    — Craig West, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of succession
Noun
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman both tagged and advanced on the sequence, putting runners on second and third for Suzuki.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • The companies getting this right ensure that marketing, R&D and operations work from the same consumer truth at the same time so that what consumers need and what the business can brilliantly deliver are answered together, not in sequence.
    — Manmit Shrimali, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • That same year, a string of royal events followed, with the group attending Trooping the Colour in June, which marked Queen Elizabeth II's official 92nd birthday.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The allegations against Platner are the latest in a string of accusations of malfeasance, which have rocked Democrats who are eager to defeat Collins.
    — Garrett Downs,Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of string
Noun
  • Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • While Silo seasons 1 and 2 were based on Hugh Howey's first novel, Wool, the new batch of Apple TV episodes is inspired by his second book, Shift.
    — Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • His cuffs and chains were removed and a few minutes later he was pronounced dead, according to the family.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • The federal government is suing 99 Ranch Market, alleging the nation’s largest Asian supermarket chain is discriminating against employees who are not Chinese.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of chain

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