chaining

verb

Definition of chainingnext
present participle of chain
1
as in tieing
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains chaining up the dog in the backyard

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2
as in connecting
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 Synonyms for chaining
  1. connecting
  2. binding
  3. tying
  4. linking
  5. integrating
Verb
  • The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • There are nine modules, including two that were added in 2021 to address trauma and social justice, as well as the importance of connecting with, and respecting, nature.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • By binding to pain receptors, cannabis can reduce the perception of pain and provide comfort.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details recent developments, including a binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in Dear Cashmere Group Holding Company, and various equity grants and agreements with FirstFire Global Opportunities Fund, LLC.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of binding
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  • That challenge is also led by Missouri, which made many of the same legal arguments tying its finances to MOHELA’s revenues.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Set it up by tying a 12 to 24 inch length of 6-lb fluorocarbon to your main line, leaving a 3- to 4-inch tag end off your knot, and then tie on a 1/4 ounce casting weight to the bottom of the line.
    Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tying
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  • The emphasis on connectivity between spaces continues in the primary suite, a duplex with an open staircase linking the sleeping accommodation on the upper deck to an equally private office and sitting room on the main deck below.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • During the investigation, Hogan’s head was found in Gein’s house, linking him to her disappearance.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of linking
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  • Ascent Solar continues to focus on integrating its photovoltaic products into high-value markets such as aerospace and agrivoltaics, aiming to leverage its proprietary solar technology.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of integrating
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