1
as in sequence
a series of things linked together
the chain of events that led the American colonies to seek independence from Great Britain
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2
as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
this community will grow and prosper only after it has thrown off the chains of ignorance and prejudice
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3
as in bracelet
something that physically prevents free movement
chains on the prisoner's ankles
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as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
chaining up the dog in the backyard
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
the prosecutor meticulously and brilliantly chained all the evidence together in his closing argument
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Recent Examples of chain
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
The chains were removed by Columbia’s Public Safety and the individuals were escorted off campus.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Her friends described seeing Jesperson on TV while watching the news, wearing an orange jumpsuit and chained up.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Analysts said the off-price retailer behind the TJ Maxx chain is well positioned for growth in an environment filled with surplus inventory.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
The chains were removed by Columbia’s Public Safety and the individuals were escorted off campus.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
In particular, the ocean battle, with Kong chained to an aircraft carrier as Godzilla attacks from the depths, is a masterclass in tension, staging and environment-building rarely seen in modern blockbuster cinema.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Her friends described seeing Jesperson on TV while watching the news, wearing an orange jumpsuit and chained up.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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The extra time allowed John Wick guru Chad Stahelski to assist with upping the action working in tandem with helmer Wiseman on new sequences.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Finally, creating sets of behavior sequences will help your customers accomplish what is important to them, resulting in your end objective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Rather than replace the free-for-all with a streamlined review process, restaurants seeking approval for new sheds hit delay after delay, bureaucratic obstacle after bureaucratic obstacle.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Unlike clumsier species that struggle with obstacles, the black mamba leverages every surface with surgical precision, effectively turning the landscape into a series of launchpads.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Add it to a stack or wear the dainty bracelet on its own for subtle pops of color.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Judge Joseph Schwartz agreed to put Sullivan — who is free on a $300,000 bond — on GPS monitoring through an ankle bracelet but denied Therkildsen’s request to place her under house arrest.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Any purchaser of 23andMe assets should agree to be bound by the company's existing privacy policy, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a letter to the U.S. trustee, a government office that oversees bankruptcies.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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She was later found bound with three leather belts, one of which was used to tie her ankles.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of the male suspects connected to the hit-and-run was detained and subsequently released by the California Highway Patrol but other two suspects were not located.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Americans are now taking westbound trains and trying to relocate beyond Canada.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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On a recent Sunday evening in Kanda, several Nissan workers gathered at a small bar near the train station, drinking and singing karaoke.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Data Sharing Without Risk Security and trust remain critical hurdles.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The documentation required by each state also varies, and ID seekers discussing the REAL ID process online have commented on hurdles for people who have had name changes or other inconsistencies in their documentation.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Natural gas is often closely tied to oil drilling as both resources are commonly found together in hydrocarbon reservoirs.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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