as in sequence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of chain reaction
The Big Ten’s challenge will be staying a step ahead at a time when conference realignment — a chain reaction sparked by moves made by both the Big Ten and SEC — congressional legislation and NCAA rules changes have destabilized the structure of collegiate sports.
—
Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
In the basement, a worker mistakenly raised a few of the control rods that can reduce and, if necessary, completely shut down the chain reaction in the reactor.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
House Democrats are staring down a chain reaction of committee leadership drama in which each explosive development seems to spawn two more in its place.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Thermal runaway causes a chain reaction that dramatically raises the battery's temperature, quickly escalating the fire to uncontrollable levels.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chain reaction
Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
In the basement, a worker mistakenly raised a few of the control rods that can reduce and, if necessary, completely shut down the chain reaction in the reactor.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
House Democrats are staring down a chain reaction of committee leadership drama in which each explosive development seems to spawn two more in its place.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Thermal runaway causes a chain reaction that dramatically raises the battery's temperature, quickly escalating the fire to uncontrollable levels.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chain reaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reaction
Noun
-
Oh, and sometimes a low-impact hit when the elevator lands at the end of the sequence.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
-
This chaotic sequence has felt more like an HBO drama than the reality for the largest public school system in the United States.—
Matt Gonzales,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Michael’s and Hobby Lobby are the major craft chains; Hobby Lobby also has a limited selection of fabrics.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
-
List of Changes to Starbucks Founded in 1971 in Seattle, Starbucks is the world's largest coffeehouse chain.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Centre-backs must offer some form of ball progression, through carries and/or passes.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Lewis explained watching her mom’s slow progression throughout the years has been hard.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Safety concerns The paper is the latest in a string of studies that suggest keeping increasingly powerful AI systems under control may be harder than previously thought.—
Harry Booth,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
-
The closure is another in a string of both high- and low-profile closures over the past six months as restaurateurs decry the same points that Anderson made in his Instagram post. Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.—
Jonathan Shikes,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
While Bondi pointed fingers at the FBI in New York, many more files exist in other jurisdictions.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
-
Nevertheless, President Trump – who was friends with Epstein decades ago – talked during the 2024 presidential campaign about potentially releasing more governmental files about the disgraced financier.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The skirt also flowed behind Palmer to create a slight effect of a small train.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
-
Given the mechanical and often aesthetic importance of the gear train to a luxury watch, this technicality has raised eyebrows among some enthusiasts.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Stephen writes about the nexus of technology, science, policy, and business on and off the planet.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
-
But season 2 was the show's perfect nexus between strangeness and brilliance.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The Red Sox went 81-81 last season, their fourth in a row without making the playoffs.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
-
Mater Dei Catholic, seeded No. 12 in the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 playoffs, losers of 11 in a row and a team in turmoil after coach Jason Bryant was let go earlier in the season, followed by the departure of several key players, had no chance.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chain reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reaction. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share