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Recent Examples of chain reaction
Because of what happened with Bob, there's a chain reaction of events.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
That was the moment this tiny puppy's life changed forever, setting off a chain reaction of events that ultimately came to the attention of CUDDLY, a fundraising and wish list platform sending aid and supplies to nonprofit animal rescues and dogs like Manzanita.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Salk Institute Investigating the mechanisms involved in periods of fasting, when the stomach and brain communicate to promote the secretion of a growth hormone directed at muscle cells, the researchers discovered that this chain reaction reduced BCL6 levels.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
That was the moment this tiny puppy's life changed forever, setting off a chain reaction of events that ultimately came to the attention of CUDDLY, a fundraising and wish list platform sending aid and supplies to nonprofit animal rescues and dogs like Manzanita.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Salk Institute Investigating the mechanisms involved in periods of fasting, when the stomach and brain communicate to promote the secretion of a growth hormone directed at muscle cells, the researchers discovered that this chain reaction reduced BCL6 levels.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reaction
Noun
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Oh, and sometimes a low-impact hit when the elevator lands at the end of the sequence.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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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
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Retail chain Joann is shutting down all of its fabric stores — including several Sacramento-area locations — after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and being sold to a new ownership group.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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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
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Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2 Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two consecutive winning seasons that include a 2023 World Series appearance and the progression of several key prospects have brought the Diamondbacks to a point where continued success is expected.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The deal is also the latest in a string of private companies letting employees cash out shares and lowering the pressure on themselves to go public.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The divisive material included a drawing of a hand controlling a puppet with strings, which Becker and others consider an antisemitic trope portraying Jews as wielding outsized influence in the world.—
Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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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
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The first phase of files released today sheds light on Epstein's extensive network and begins to provide the public with long overdue accountability.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Whether traveling by train, bus, plane, or car, this mini purifier will help clean the air around you and your little ones.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Invisible trains 80% of the world’s leading AI models.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Stephen writes about the nexus of technology, science, policy, and business on and off the planet.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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But season 2 was the show's perfect nexus between strangeness and brilliance.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Captain America: Brave New World is celebrating a muted victory after keeping its box office streak going for the third weekend in a row.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Making my first birdie on 6 and having three in a row was definitely good momentum going into the back nine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Chain reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reaction. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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