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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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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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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
Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Altoona Police Department officers found Mangione seated at the fast-food chain wearing a blue medical mask and looking at a silver laptop, according to a criminal complaint.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Why force his new administration to be chained to the past?
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The chain recently named Brooks Schaden and Shannon McNiel as co-CEOs, but Ryan is still involved in promoting the brand and menu innovations.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Altoona Police Department officers found Mangione seated at the fast-food chain wearing a blue medical mask and looking at a silver laptop, according to a criminal complaint.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
The thieves are then seen using a crowbar to force open the glass door before entering the store and then chaining the machine to the car to pull it out.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Why force his new administration to be chained to the past?
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
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It’s filled with dry British comedy and over-the-top action sequences set to classic rock tracks.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Plus, Starkey says movement rehearsals for a kind of dance sequence toward the end of the film broke the ice.Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Here are steps that can help ensure a smooth integration process, addressing potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them: 1.Brian Moroney, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another political obstacle: The fossil-fuel industry has turned natural gas into a culture-war issue by bombarding Americans with the message that woke liberals are coming to take away their gas stoves and gas drilling jobs.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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While personalized jewelry is always appreciated, these bracelets also paid homage to the origin of their love story.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Dec. 2024
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And from the tour's very first night on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz., fans took that instruction to heart, with Swifties everywhere crafting bracelets to trade at every show.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Later in the game, the time to respond is bound to slow down as each player puts concentrated thoughts into the matter.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rookie Tristan da Silva, who’s already started 14 games in the absence of Banchero, is bound to take on a larger role, too.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The main leap forward is the approach to vocals, which connect rap’s penchant for melody in syncopation, Swift-pop’s flair for sassy specificity, and electronic music’s insistence that production—filters, beats, samples—is songwriting.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, when booking with Regent Hotels & Resorts, guests are connected with Experience Agents to make the guest’s journey seamless with attention to detail and discreet, anticipatory service.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Today, Music People Club has a permanent spot, not far from Kharkiv's central train station; its entrance marked by a large neon sign.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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High-speed Hong Kong Video Ad Feedback Take a ride on a 155mph sleeper train to Hong Kong 01:30 - Source: CNN Hong Kong’s new high-speed sleeper trains launched in summer 2024.Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are no logistical barriers, there are no hurdles.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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That’s a hurdle the PFL isn’t likely to push in Verhoeven’s path.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Bloomberg reported that investigators found a jacket inside the backpack believed to be tied to the murder, not a gun.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The offensive came at a time when Assad’s key backers were tied down or weakened by other conflicts: the Russians in Ukraine, and Iran and Hezbollah with Israel.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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