Thesaurus results for CATENA

catena

noun

kə-ˈtē-nə

Definition of catena

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)? — Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 20 Apr. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catena

Noun

Layer it over dainty gold or silver chains for a maximalist jewelry moment.

— Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Once on the brink of collapse after a $300 million fraud scandal that forced it to delist from Nasdaq in 2020, the coffee chain has staged a sharp comeback.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of chain

Noun

The Proof-of-Concept Well is intended to validate the complete deployment sequence using commercial-grade, non-nuclear equipment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
And the sequence started a wild end to the Dodgers’ first extra-innings game of the season.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of sequence

Noun

Long ago, a train-riding and hitchhiking tour of several European countries took me to Belgium, where I was graciously taken in by the family of an American friend of mine.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026