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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
Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Wedding arrived in court wearing a tan jail jumpsuit with his ankles chained.
—Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
When Samantha Browdey’s body is found chained to a cement block, lying at the edge of a lake, detectives not only want to solve the murder but also find the woman’s infant daughter.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Mitchell kept Elizabeth chained up.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Who knows how much KPop Demon Hunters would have brought in were it not chained to Netflix streaming?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Twenty-seven women were forced into a small holding cell after spending hours cuffed and chained on a bus where guards refused to give them food, water, or access to a toilet, according to USA Today; they were told to urinate on the floor.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The pregnant dog was chained up and thrown outside to fend for herself in the process.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Until now, Victor (Oscar Issac) has treated his creation like nothing but a monster, keeping him chained in the tunnels of his laboratory.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Nearly two dozen dogs were rescued after they were found chained outside in Aliquippa during the winter storm, the Beaver County Humane Society announced on Tuesday.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Wedding arrived in court wearing a tan jail jumpsuit with his ankles chained.
—Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
When Samantha Browdey’s body is found chained to a cement block, lying at the edge of a lake, detectives not only want to solve the murder but also find the woman’s infant daughter.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Mitchell kept Elizabeth chained up.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Who knows how much KPop Demon Hunters would have brought in were it not chained to Netflix streaming?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Twenty-seven women were forced into a small holding cell after spending hours cuffed and chained on a bus where guards refused to give them food, water, or access to a toilet, according to USA Today; they were told to urinate on the floor.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The pregnant dog was chained up and thrown outside to fend for herself in the process.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Until now, Victor (Oscar Issac) has treated his creation like nothing but a monster, keeping him chained in the tunnels of his laboratory.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chained
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The 90-minute session also allows visitors to feed caged zookeepers, who are dressed up as pandas, with apple pieces.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s why caged parrots are prone to atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke, Windsor says.—
Rene Ebersole,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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Rather than leave, community leaders rallied to defend the site, leading to the creation of Sakura Square and Tamai Tower on the block bounded by Larimer, 20th, Lawrence and 19th Streets.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each time Ivy's owner, Ryan, draws nearer, the dog fakes him out and bounds away, tail wagging.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Habeas petitions are, as a rule, the last option for an imprisoned person to void their convictions.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As a result, phishing emails tied to this breach may appear legitimate and urgent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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One minute later, on a cross-ice pass from Kyrou to Pavel Buchnevich, and a seam pass from Buchnevich to Snuggerud, the 21-year-old rookie teed up a one-timer for his third game-winning goal of the season, tied for the team lead.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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As part-owner of Coppo and a member of its Board of Directors, Giuditta Soldadino has coupled her respect for the winery’s history with an eye on the future.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The couple subsequently divorced; Alexia was four when her mom coupled up with Matt.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All the research on this question had been done in small, enclosed spaces.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, what really sets this model apart is its enclosed porch, which encourages owners to enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
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Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The fan base felt like Tavares had strung them along with assurances he’d re-sign, only to bolt at the first opportunity.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Chained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chained. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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