catenations

noun

plural of catenation
as in sequences
a series of things linked together a catenation of missteps and miscalculations that ultimately grew into a colossal blunder

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  1. sequences
  2. trains
  3. chains
  4. strings
Noun
  • The action sequences, meanwhile, are bloody but sterile and neat in a way that undermines the film’s wannabe grindhouse efforts.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality.
    — Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • Just as interstate highways need to be wider and smoother than typical country roads, railroad tracks that handle faster trains require more robust engineering and safety features than those that handle slow-moving freight.
    — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Diesel fuels the trucks, trains and ships that bring goods to market.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • Unlike many major fast-food chains, In-N-Out does not freeze its beef patties or produce, KTLA reported.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Marmalade Cafe is joining the ranks of other California restaurant chains that have filed for bankruptcy this year.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • There are only so many tennis players who care about what kind of strings a coach and player might prefer.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If that were true, and there were actually no strings attached, Centene would even get a charitable deduction.
    — Darryll K. Jones, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of strings
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“Catenations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catenations. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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