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as in sequence
a series of things linked together
the chain of events that led the American colonies to seek independence from Great Britain
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2
as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
this community will grow and prosper only after it has thrown off the chains of ignorance and prejudice
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as in bracelet
something that physically prevents free movement
chains on the prisoner's ankles
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as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
chaining up the dog in the backyard
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
the prosecutor meticulously and brilliantly chained all the evidence together in his closing argument
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Recent Examples of chain
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Turning cables into giant sonar arrays DAS works by using standard fiber-optic cables as long chains of acoustic sensors.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Though the United States decided against deportation, images of the workers being chained and handcuffed during the raid caused widespread alarm in South Korea.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Now, a new breach has come to light that targets a nursery chain.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Turning cables into giant sonar arrays DAS works by using standard fiber-optic cables as long chains of acoustic sensors.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
These men were removed from the group cells of Sednaya Prison and chained together.
—Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Though the United States decided against deportation, images of the workers being chained and handcuffed during the raid caused widespread alarm in South Korea.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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Julian got the sequence started.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The white bare trees evoke the antlers featured in the background of this sequence from 1952's Lovely to Look At, which Duquette designed specially with Vincente Minnelli (who directed only this scene in the Mervyn LeRoy film).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Autonomous systems handle the full flight profile, from takeoff to landing, using sensors for obstacle detection and avoidance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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If there weren’t obstacles, this would be a very short series.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In clips shown online, Eilish was struck by what appeared to be a bracelet in the middle of the song, prompting boos from other concert goers.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Clan Business • The boar-bracelet scene between Murtagh and Ellen, alone in the bothy, is sweet.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Selection and prices may vary based on your location, but with so many winners to choose from you’re bound to find one of these in your local store.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rader would often stalk his victims, some for months, before binding their arms and legs, then slowly strangling them (with the exception of Bright).—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pérez said medical workers who visited the station learned about her daughter’s condition and connected the family to a hospital charity care program.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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There will be trick-or-treating, costume contests, spook-tacular inflatables, Halloween crafts and vendor booths to connect families with community resources.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His landscapes are muddy and void, prone to sudden invasion by disturbing strangers, including the giant whale carcass that arrives on a train at the beginning of his 1989 novel, The Melancholy of Resistance.—
Walt Hunter,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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The skirt of the dress also included a short train.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rachael Powell, chief deputy district attorney in the Fourth Judicial District, said close relationships with law enforcement can help prosecutors overcome hurdles in stalking cases.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The largest hurdle is Starship’s on-orbit refueling test.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kreider’s second goal of the game, with 51 seconds left, tied the game, and his two goals were his first since signing with Anaheim after playing 13 seasons with the New York Rangers.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bryton and Jahaira tied the knot in March, and their date of separation is listed as June, three months after the ceremony.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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