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adjective

as in caged

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verb

past tense of chain
1
as in bound
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains chaining up the dog in the backyard

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2
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
Verb
The company said advanced cyber-capable models could ultimately become useful defensive tools, helping security teams identify vulnerabilities, understand how individual weaknesses can be chained together and respond to attacks faster. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 Though Felipe was originally chained inside a hole in the woods, he was moved to Esmeralda Farm out of caution that he might be found. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Though Saeng-gang cannot see it, Gu-cheon is still chained to the Realm of the Gwi following his deal with the Primorial Gwi-mae. — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026 Dormann said that the exploit could possibly be chained to a separate one that gives direct access to an administrative account. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Maldonado then texted her mother, telling her she was fired and that the girl was outside chained to the fence, according to the report. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Capitol Police removed the dog, which was chained in the vehicle, and provided the dog with water until animal control arrived. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026 His hands and ankles were chained, and he was shipped off to Adelanto alongside a handful of other immigrants, all who were at least a decade older than him. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Countless trees were felled and taken to Eugene for processing in mills or floated up the Willamette to Portland, the sawn trunks chained together in massive, bobbing rafts. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chained
  1. caged
  2. bound
  3. connected
  4. imprisoned
  5. tied
  6. coupled
  7. enclosed
  8. strung
Adjective
  • Somewhere between a sandal and a ballet flat, caged silhouettes come in all manner of guises.
    — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • The three-time Olympic gold medalist and New Balance athlete showcased metallic sandals with a caged strap aesthetic echoing gladiator shoes of Ancient Rome.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Definition of caged
Verb
  • The private sector’s growing role in security functions can deliver real value when properly bounded.
    — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In simple terms, the company is developing something that receives a photon and then uses an optical switch to direct it into a path bounded by highly reflective mirrors.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Definition of bound
Verb
  • The outlet said the 2025 order was connected to a petition by Davis-Mack for protection from domestic violence, per Howard County court records.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Two other men connected to the historically Black fraternity were also arrested in the case.
    — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
Definition of connected
Adjective
  • Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
    — Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Definition of imprisoned
Verb
  • If Bitcoin remains mostly dormant monetary property, miners remain tied to block rewards, transaction fees, treasury strategy, power markets, and adjacent infrastructure plays.
    — Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Rule 9 - Showdown tiebreaker If the game is still tied at the end of the two-hour time limit, Banana Ball has its own version of extra innings.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
Definition of tied
Verb
  • After Terry entered the villa earlier in the season as a bombshell, alongside Caleb McDaniel and Sol Mýa, she initially got coupled up with Gabriel Vasconcelos due to a fan vote.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • His alma mater, Stoneman Douglas, was for kids with big-league dreams — kids like Luzardo, Anthony, Coby Mayo and Anthony Rizzo — who coupled those dreams with big-league frames.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of coupled
Adjective
  • Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed galley, which adds a bit of space from the main saloon, or can fully enclose the galley for more separation.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Definition of enclosed
Verb
  • Willow hit a desperation lariat and strung a series of moves together, including a missile dropkick.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Some sort of pink fabric was knotted up around where the ratchet strap was strung from the tree.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of strung

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