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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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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
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
—Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Tanstack reports that three vulnerabilities were abused and chained together to upload the malicious versions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
When chained together, however, the two exploits allow attackers to obtain root on every major distribution Kim tested.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Ziggy remained chained to a wall inside the Pachyderm House for 29 years.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 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
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
Verb
In a May 18 Facebook post, the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) shared the story of Jake, a pitbull who was found chained to the flagpole outside Station 8 in the early morning hours of May 16.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
—Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Tanstack reports that three vulnerabilities were abused and chained together to upload the malicious versions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
When chained together, however, the two exploits allow attackers to obtain root on every major distribution Kim tested.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Ziggy remained chained to a wall inside the Pachyderm House for 29 years.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chained
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Keke Palmer turned a New York press day into a three-part stiletto run on Monday, keeping the shoes glossy while shifting the shape from caged pumps to black patent mules and metallic peep-toe slingbacks.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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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 girl hurled the ball all the way down the hallway, and Hadley bounded happily to retrieve and gently return it.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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On Monday, Miller bounded toward the Globe Life Field mound after two batters.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Museum officials have not suggested that Saturday’s evacuation was connected to the earlier controversy, and police have not indicated any link between the two incidents.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
31 May 2026
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In today’s environment there has been a clear shift in the higher education space to focus more heavily on brand and strategic partnerships as engines to drive not just awareness but growth—growth that is directly connected to student acquisition, retention, trust and loyalty.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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And in most cases, everyone must be coupled up to stay on the show.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Revenue growth and delivery growth remain tightly coupled.—
Jason Wojahn,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Costs vary widely depending on distance, vehicle size, timing, and whether the car is shipped in an open or enclosed carrier.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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The spread can happen through direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces and exposure to the sick person’s body fluids.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Bush dinners can also be arranged, set up under the branches of a tree, its branches strung with lanterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These cores were strung with wire by a single worker and formed a neat grid of power and memory.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chained. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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