catenation

noun

Definition of catenationnext
as in sequence
a series of things linked together a catenation of missteps and miscalculations that ultimately grew into a colossal blunder

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  1. sequence
  2. chain
  3. train
  4. string
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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of train
Noun
  • That same year, a string of royal events followed, with the group attending Trooping the Colour in June, which marked Queen Elizabeth II's official 92nd birthday.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The allegations against Platner are the latest in a string of accusations of malfeasance, which have rocked Democrats who are eager to defeat Collins.
    — Garrett Downs,Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of string
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“Catenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catenation. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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