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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
Lori Weisberg, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Antar is a former accountant who was convicted of fraud related to the Crazy Eddie electronics chain and has since been involved in forensic accounting on other white-collar crime cases.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
In a shocking reveal, Adam is chained up in a secret basement as Kingpin cruelly watches over him.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In explaining the move to sell Del Taco, Tucker was careful to place no blame on the chain itself.
—Lori Weisberg, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Antar is a former accountant who was convicted of fraud related to the Crazy Eddie electronics chain and has since been involved in forensic accounting on other white-collar crime cases.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
And while the researchers don’t mention it, the obvious extension to this work is to chain together multiple jumps, and eventually to combine branch jumping with the ground jumping and wall jumping that Salto can do already to really give those squirrels a jump for their nuts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
In a shocking reveal, Adam is chained up in a secret basement as Kingpin cruelly watches over him.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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Okay, wait, after a very long double and triple-crossing sequence…Emily is arrested?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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White’s goal in the 24th minute after a clever attacking sequence ignited the sellout crowd of over 50,000.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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But her jewelry brought a contrast to her look, with oversized green gemstones used in her dangle drop earrings, a chunky ring and a chain bracelet.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Lively accessorized with turquoise stone earrings, a matching cocktail ring, and similarly hued bead bracelets.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Caffeine boosts energy by blocking a neurotransmitter, called adenosine, from binding to receptors in the brain.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Ukrainian president is bound by politics, public opinion, and his country's law on Crimea.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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No injuries connected to the product have been reported.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Located near Ramona High School, the site would have access to crosswalks and sidewalks connecting the property to the high school and is conveniently located near Olive Peirce Middle and Montecito High, Wolski said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At some point, their young players will become veterans, but until then, maintaining that sprinkling of veterans will be vital in keeping this train on the tracks.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Some have taken the time to carefully consider the question and provide a thoughtful response, while others are having more fun reacting to the random train of thought and the memes inspired by the hypothetical.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The Olympian and World Championship silver medalist is a superstar heptathlete who’s headed for the women’s long hurdles.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Vessel Project is built on the principles of mutual aid, ensuring that no one is left behind and that support reaches those in need without the bureaucratic hurdles that often hinder access.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
1 May 2025
Verb
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After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The platform, formerly known as Twitter Inc., posted $91 million in revenue tied to data licensing and subscriptions in February, a 30% increase from a year earlier, according to materials shared with investors related to a new debt sale.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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