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as in bound
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
chaining up the dog in the backyard
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as in connected
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 chained
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
At times, the children were chained to their beds or put in cages for breaking house rules.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Across the street, cars are parked bumper-to-bumper, and a sleek bicycle is chained to the streetlamp on the sidewalk in front of the red brick townhouse that’s been there since 1902.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Many doors had been chained shut or blocked to try to stop trespassers, but that increased the danger for firefighters.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Her legs were chained to a hospital bed for 72 hours, according to Kordia's lawyers.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Look no further than how Duke surged in the second half, despite Ngongba and Foster both chained to the pine.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Our first glimpse of Tommy chained up, pleading to be let go, is through the eyes of a young Macedonian refugee, Katrina (Monika Frajczyk), being given a tour of the large countryside manor where she’s just been hired by Chris for twice-a-week housework.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The latest film from Polish filmmaker Jan Komasa follows a 19-year-old degenerate raver from London who, in the last gasp of an all-time bender, is kidnapped by Stephen Graham and chained up in the basement of a posh estate.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ziggy remained chained to a wall inside the Pachyderm House for 29 years.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
At times, the children were chained to their beds or put in cages for breaking house rules.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Across the street, cars are parked bumper-to-bumper, and a sleek bicycle is chained to the streetlamp on the sidewalk in front of the red brick townhouse that’s been there since 1902.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Many doors had been chained shut or blocked to try to stop trespassers, but that increased the danger for firefighters.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Her legs were chained to a hospital bed for 72 hours, according to Kordia's lawyers.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Look no further than how Duke surged in the second half, despite Ngongba and Foster both chained to the pine.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Our first glimpse of Tommy chained up, pleading to be let go, is through the eyes of a young Macedonian refugee, Katrina (Monika Frajczyk), being given a tour of the large countryside manor where she’s just been hired by Chris for twice-a-week housework.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The latest film from Polish filmmaker Jan Komasa follows a 19-year-old degenerate raver from London who, in the last gasp of an all-time bender, is kidnapped by Stephen Graham and chained up in the basement of a posh estate.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chained
Adjective
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On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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The caged bird sings with a fearful trillof things unknown but longed for stilland his tune is heard on the distant hillfor the caged bird sings of freedom.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The commission's website says the Sargasso Sea is a 2 million square mile open ocean ecosystem, bounded by the circulating currents of the North Atlantic Gyre, one of five sea gyres which are geographic rotating currents.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Its southern limit is largely bounded by Golden Triangle Boulevard east of Interstate 35W and Big Fossil Creek west of the interstate.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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Derek Hill hit for Jarred Kelenic and connected on an 0-2 fastball from Adrian Morejon for a game-tying, two-run home run.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Terry Laird, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, has spent his adult life keeping the people who live on a tiny Chesapeake Bay island connected.—
Dana Munro,
Washington Post,
3 May 2026
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Dodgers tied it in the bottom of the second when Teoscar Hernandez scored from first base on a double to right field from Kyle Tucker.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Northeast tied for eighth (22 points), and Plantation (13 points) was 16th.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Singles could meet someone witty, while those of you who are coupled spice things up with laughter and fun plans together.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Climbing plants like jasmine or ivy soften hard patio edges quickly and create a more enclosed, garden-like feel without crowding the seating area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hang plants above seating areas or along pergolas to draw the eye upward and make the patio feel more enclosed and cozy.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the field behind the station, the Threatts set up tables with benches under a canopy of lights strung between trees.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chained. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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