as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
a Broadway musical that catenates a series of pop hits by means of a flimsy libretto
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In a different draft class, the Browns would likely be connected to a first-round passer.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026 -
Alex Bregman delivered his biggest hit in a Cubs uniform, connecting on a game-tying solo home run off Blake Treinen in the eighth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stash extra blankets and pillows in the pull-out drawers, and arrange display books or decor on the shelves integrated into the armrests.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Detroit will still evaluate and integrate its rookie class, just without the additional minicamp that has typically taken place shortly after the draft.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Obviously this team’s problems go deeper than the starting pitching, and several key offensive performers need to pick up the slack, but if the starters can settle down and start stringing some quality outings together, the Red Sox should be in good shape once the calendar turns to May.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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At dusk, the area is lit by colorful fairy lights strung between massive mangroves.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Singles could meet someone witty, while those of you who are coupled spice things up with laughter and fun plans together.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Wilson's ex, Ciara Miller, was Batula's close friend on the Bravo reality show, prompting many fans to criticize her for coupling up with their co-star.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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But then Humboldt talked about how everything was interconnected.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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These challenges are interconnected.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Catenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catenate. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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