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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
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Kroger Kroger shares are off more than 7% in 2026, but analyst Robert Ohmes is standing by the grocery chain.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Mythos was notable for being able to autonomously find and chain multiple cybersecurity vulnerabilities together, potentially orchestrating entire attacks autonomously.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Noun
The Exumas are a chain of 365 islands with secluded beaches and exclusive resorts, with popular activities like swimming and snorkeling, according to the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Kroger Kroger shares are off more than 7% in 2026, but analyst Robert Ohmes is standing by the grocery chain.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Verb
The footage shows men and women with bags over their heads, chained to the wall in the underground tunnels, looking not that dissimilar from detainees at Abu Ghraib.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Mythos was notable for being able to autonomously find and chain multiple cybersecurity vulnerabilities together, potentially orchestrating entire attacks autonomously.
—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
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After the sequence, Plata lay on the grass and put his hands on his head in frustration.
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From here, the components are finished through a sequence of surface treatments including microblasting, sanding and black PVD coating on the baseplate while the bridges receive wet sandblasting followed by either Titalyt® or PVD treatment.
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There was an element of cynicism, but not on the part of determined prosecutors who overcame obstacles and brought the case to guilty pleas by three defendants and the conviction on 21 counts of the public official who ignited the scandal.
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But obstacles veered her away from art for years.
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The prize is a bracelet with various charms representing FIFA competitors and their host countries.
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The company’s website lists the bracelet to retail for $220.
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That had Ament walking on stage at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a Heat hat despite being bound for the Bucks, with Miami selecting him for Milwaukee and the move to the Bucks still pending until July 6.
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The measure, which was largely symbolic and not actually binding, passed the House of Representatives weeks ago.
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Now, in Crimea, Kyiv is systematically targeting key transport links and supply routes connecting the peninsula to southern Russian forces, aiming to disrupt logistics and isolate military infrastructure there.
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The robot had 360-degree video cameras, two-way emergency communication and an emergency call button that could connect people with dispatchers.
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Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan.
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Commuters on trains and cars alike should prepare for a difficult ride home on Monday evening as severe weather, a gridlock warning and a partial Penn Station shutdown will take place during peak hours.
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However, there are still some hurdles to surmount, particularly financing.
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Here’s how experts suggest overcoming these hurdles.
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Competing in his third World Cup, Kane had tied Lineker’s decades-old record last week with two goals in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia to open the 2026 tournament.
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Bravo, the diaspora director at the foreign ministry, told CNN that the Peruvian government’s hands are tied.
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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