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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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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
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Yum Brands — Shares of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut parent rose more than 1% after JPMorgan upgraded the chain to overweight from neutral.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Victor was taken to a hospital in Buffalo and chained to a bed.
—Lauren Petracca, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Noun
In 2019, the fast-food chain was sold for $539 million to two New York firms, Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company L.P.
A Wall Street Journal report this month said Bojangles is working with investment bankers on a possible $1.5 billion sale.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Yum Brands — Shares of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut parent rose more than 1% after JPMorgan upgraded the chain to overweight from neutral.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Verb
Or maybe the ambivalence is really about art, the agony and bliss of being chained to the drawing board.
—Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Victor was taken to a hospital in Buffalo and chained to a bed.
—Lauren Petracca, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article The path back to the pinnacle was littered with obstacles.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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From the shark malfunctioning and capsizing, to lunch arriving late and walkie-talkies falling overboard, the production of Jaws faced many obstacles.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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One of her own favorite pieces, is a version of the Pottering Around bracelet made with Swiss river stones, rather than the original smoky quartz and Indonesian jasper.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Some of our favorites included the summer-ready dresses and kaftans, which pair perfectly with the signature accessories, such as wrap bracelets and beaded baubles.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Three days later, the girls’ bodies were discovered with plastic bags over their heads and their hands bound at Rock Island Campground, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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More than 20 commercial aircraft bound for Doha, Qatar, diverted, while another four heading to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates turned around, according to aviation data firm Cirium.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The virus has mutated substantially on the mainland, on the other side of the causeway connecting the humans’ new island home.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 June 2025
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Rosner explains, citing the research of forest-ecologist Suzanne Simard, that trees are connected to one another via proximity, of course, but also through their underground root systems, where chemical substances are exchanged.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The iconic train station is in Beverly Shores, so ordinarily that would be where the district would be located.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Located a few blocks from the Morgan Library and the 6 train and about three crosstown blocks from Herald Square’s many subway lines.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
17 June 2025
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Those are hurdles for many of the most vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries, many of whom are young adults.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Although House supporters of the bill have reportedly promised to push the bill through, so Trump can sign it into law by July, the GENIUS Act is likely to face hurdles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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Around 61% of workers say that the climb up the corporate ladder feels outdated, with Gen Z and millennials just about tied at 65% and 62% respectively.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The pair will tie the knot in Venice, Italy, later this week.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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