as in chain
a series of things linked together
a catena of lies that ultimately proved to be her undoing
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Recent Examples of catena
Did someone say in his hearing that the word derived from the Latin catena (chain)?
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Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 20 Apr. 2023
Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 20 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catena
Noun
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The chain retailer also has locations at Arden Fair and Westfield Galleria at Roseville.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace, part of the same chain, did not sustain any damage.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Film and video editors These workers transform raw footage into finished content, deciding on structure, pacing and sequence.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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But what a thrilling sequence right there.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Catena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catena. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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