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catenating

verb

present participle of catenate
as in connecting
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catenating
  1. connecting
  2. integrating
  3. coupling
  4. interconnecting
Verb
  • Yes; connecting rooms are available, while larger apartments have kitchens and work particularly well for families wanting more space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Architect Giuseppe Mengoni completed the landmark in 1877, though its soaring iron-and-glass cruciform vault had already begun connecting the Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala a decade earlier.
    — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • The plan also includes integrating the city's industry development with some academic sectors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The arrangement is intended to reorient Ottawa from Washington toward Brussels by integrating manufacturing, technology, security and energy.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • The authors of the Nature Energy paper found a way around that obstacle by coupling two ultra-thin nickel-titanium films.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • By coupling authentic conversations with a practical commitment to structural fairness, leaders can effectively stabilize engagement and sustain performance.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of coupling
Verb
  • Boasting interconnecting rooms, this corridor is perfect for family groups.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, there’s the world-famous Needles, with over 60 miles of interconnecting trails.
    — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of interconnecting
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