1
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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
One shopper visiting the chain's Polanco location—TikToker @ShoPhoCho—noted that the paella goes for about 349 pesos.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Real conservation doesn’t mean chaining yourself to a tree, throwing soup at paintings or screaming at people on social media.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Noun
In one September 2025 event, the system struck a metal chain while entering a parking lot after completing an unprotected left turn.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
One shopper visiting the chain's Polanco location—TikToker @ShoPhoCho—noted that the paella goes for about 349 pesos.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Verb
When chained together, however, the two exploits allow attackers to obtain root on every major distribution Kim tested.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Real conservation doesn’t mean chaining yourself to a tree, throwing soup at paintings or screaming at people on social media.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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Proteins, which are made up of sequences of amino acids, are more robust than ancient DNA, a fragile molecule that degrades relatively easily.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Stunts vet Ho Sung Pak (Bullet Train) is aboard to direct stunt and action sequences.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
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But as the necessities of their jobs begin to push them farther apart, truckdriving becomes a serious obstacle to their budding relationship.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This Bagsmart travel jewelry organizer has separate, dedicated pockets and compartments for your rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, and folds up into a compact pouch for easy packing.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The actress sported pieces by Chopard, including diamond chandelier earrings, a diamond bracelet and a diamond ring.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Victims were sometimes found handcuffed or bound.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Museums are enormously expensive to run, art is pricey, and admissions revenue can’t cover it all, so institutions are bound to hit up moneyed supporters.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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In addition to food and beverage programming, this year’s edition will also incorporate art, literature, music, fashion, photography, craftsmanship, wellness, sustainability and technology, reflecting the many ways gastronomy connects with broader creative disciplines.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Bose Smart Soundbar ($549) connects to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($299) for immersive, surround-sound-like audio.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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One of the highlights is the Viaduto do Carvalho, a bridge built along the edge of a mountain with sweeping views over the forest canopy and distant peaks as the train curves along its path.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The former junkyard is seen as ripe for future redevelopment, but an environmental clean-up is clearly a costly hurdle to be cleared.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Regular New Yorkers don’t care about the reasons for the bureaucratic hurdles.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Luukkonen made a few big saves in the second period to keep the score tied before Buffalo eventually took the lead.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy were among those tied at one point.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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