ENCHAIN Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

enchain

verb

in-ˈchān

Definition of enchain

as in to bind

to confine or restrain with or as if with chains learned to stop being enchained by fear and live a full life

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To be sure, this concept would face potential hurdles, including at the state level where public universities are creations of state lawmaking and are bound by charters that might interfere with a school participating in such a concept.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026
The American version will emerge from settlement negotiations, bind unevenly, and price in a litigation premium the UK never had to pay.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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After Saturday’s 7-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Marlins tied a franchise record with 11 straight losses.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
His game-tying two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series is the greatest moment in the history of the franchise.

— Mac Engel July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

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Thea Energy’s approach uses planar superconducting coils that can be manufactured in modules and arranged to create the magnetic field needed to confine plasma.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
In fact, the national average annual cost to confine juveniles securely has increased from approximately $149,000 per year in 2014 (Justice Policy Institute) to over $214,620 per year.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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