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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3
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
Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Wimbledon champion Sinner could be seen laughing at the surreal chain of events unfolding at the ATP 1000 level tournament.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Kaela Ling, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Lake County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team and Agricultural Marine investigators found 29 dogs chained and in kennels with scars consistent with dog fighting, in addition to narcotics.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the US, has over thirty-five petabytes of customer data.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Wimbledon champion Sinner could be seen laughing at the surreal chain of events unfolding at the ATP 1000 level tournament.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Books in Humfrey’s library were once chained to the bookshelves, and today can only be read in Bodleian Library’s reading rooms, according to its website.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Lake County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team and Agricultural Marine investigators found 29 dogs chained and in kennels with scars consistent with dog fighting, in addition to narcotics.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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Perseverance landed on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021 in a multi-stage sequence that included an atmospheric entry capsule.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This likely allows the drones to distinguish each other and carry out their attacks in sequence without conflict and without needing radio communication.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Highlighting the beauty and peril of open water swimming and the obstacles women continue to face in the pursuit of equality, Vindication Swim has been praised for its vivid portrait of Gleitze as a pioneering trailblazer for women’s open water swimming around the world.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The move by Maxwell, while expected, adds to the obstacles the DOJ must overcome to release grand jury transcripts from Epstein's and Maxwell's cases.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Channeling the status of a luxury tennis bracelet, this 14K white gold pair of hoop earrings from Blue Nile features diamonds in a bezel setting — the perfect mix of classic and on-trend.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her husband commissioned the bracelet, which was created using antique diamonds from a tiara that belonged to his mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Devers is bound to get back to All-Star form at the plate over the course of his career in San Francisco.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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When your side hustle involves dealing weed out of the burbs, you're bound to meet some eccentric characters.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Festivals also need to connect over a chasm, Tuttle added.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Subscribe and connect with us on our website: awakenerspodcast.com Aditi Machado is a poet, translator, and essayist.—
Awakeners
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Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Its anti-drop and anti-snatch design keeps your phone close in crowded areas like markets or train stations—without compromising on style.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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And then act so surprised that the trains are absolutely packed.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Funneling the prescriptions through one particular pharmacy introduces a variety of logistical hurdles and delays.—
Samuel Ganz,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Soon after, another hurdle appeared: a recurring inguinal hernia that led to frequent hospital visits, including spending Christmas Day in the emergency room.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Those declines were tied to a drop in sales of Weyco's Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, Florsheim and BOGS brands to retailers.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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State lawmaker's per-diem reimbursements are tied to federal rates.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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