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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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
This island chain is a popular weekend and summer destination for travelers who want to paddle through sea caves, lounge on picturesque beaches, and search for century-old shipwrecks.
—Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Mythos, the existence of which was first reported by Fortune in March, is notable for its coding and cyber capabilities, including the ability to find vulnerabilities in existing software and chain these vulnerabilities together to execute sophisticated cyber attacks.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Ring highlights include 50 white diamonds around the logo in honor of the team's 50th season, a piece of a game ball inside the ring, a removable topper that can be used as a chain pendant and much more.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
This island chain is a popular weekend and summer destination for travelers who want to paddle through sea caves, lounge on picturesque beaches, and search for century-old shipwrecks.
—Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Verb
Boxes are typically bolted into concrete or chained in place.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Mythos, the existence of which was first reported by Fortune in March, is notable for its coding and cyber capabilities, including the ability to find vulnerabilities in existing software and chain these vulnerabilities together to execute sophisticated cyber attacks.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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Just eight phylotypes appeared on more than 70% of participants, and those dominant lineages accounted for roughly a third of all bacterial sequences detected.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Having said that, for me the movie is at its best as a chase thriller — a sequence in which O’Connor escapes a remote farmhouse is particularly well-executed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Autonomy in this case involves being able to reach destinations by using camera images to navigate around obstacles such as craters and pits without the involvement of mission control.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Despite the obstacles, anticipation has been building across the capital.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Kate wore Princess Diana's iconic three-strand pearl bracelet, a statement fashion piece that paid tribute to the late royal.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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For something with a cleaner finish, the Citizen Fio in orange strap is an easy stacking piece, designed to pair with other bracelets like a chic tennis bracelet or even a chunkier piece with Knicks- charms.—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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In Ghana, there also remains frustration at the old FIFA rules which dictated that once a player had represented a country at youth level, he was bound to it forever.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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The critical oil and gas shipping lane connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and leads to the open ocean.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Bose blue tooth speakers that were a cinch to connect.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stabbed another man during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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It’s widely considered rude and annoying when people cluster by the train doors if there are more people on the platform attempting to get on.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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The city witnessed Carl Lewis win four Olympic gold medals, cheered Valerie Brisco-Hooks’ historic golden double and watched Edwin Moses extend his 400-meter hurdles unbeaten streak.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The antitrust hurdle cleared by Paramount comes as state attorneys general in California, New York and almost a dozen other states are contemplating an antitrust suit to put the brakes on what would become a mega-studio.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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The Rays entered the series after a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox but have lost consecutive games to the Angels, who were tied for the worst record in the American League at the start of play Saturday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The Knicks elected to foul rather than allow San Antonio to attempt a tying three and the strategy worked exactly as intended.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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