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as in sequences
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 obstacles
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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as in handcuffs
something that physically prevents free movement
chains on the prisoner's ankles
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as in binds
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
chaining up the dog in the backyard
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as in strings
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 chains
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Pimental had moved the chains all game, but on fourth-and-goal from the eight, Colon made the stop of the season.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Bloomin' Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian grill and other restaurant chains in Michigan, is closing a number of restaurants this fall.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Several of the sick people reported eating chicken fettuccine alfredo meals purchased from grocery store chains.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
From Red Lobster to Starbucks, there are several chains celebrating our military community with drink deals and food freebies.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Just to keep the chains moving and possess the ball a little more.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
There is also some evidence that hotel chains are faltering.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
Stakeholders will closely monitor effects on private grocery chains, jobs, and the overall cost of living in the city.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Pimental had moved the chains all game, but on fourth-and-goal from the eight, Colon made the stop of the season.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Bloomin' Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian grill and other restaurant chains in Michigan, is closing a number of restaurants this fall.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Several of the sick people reported eating chicken fettuccine alfredo meals purchased from grocery store chains.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
From Red Lobster to Starbucks, there are several chains celebrating our military community with drink deals and food freebies.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Just to keep the chains moving and possess the ball a little more.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
There is also some evidence that hotel chains are faltering.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Texas Roadhouse, which also operates casual dining chains Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, is expected to report third-quarter results at the end of October.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chains
Noun
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Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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The book has a lot of action sequences and also physical transformations.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Desert plants replace mountain vegetation and offer new obstacles.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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When entering new environments, guide them carefully to highlight potential obstacles.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Brown was seen in handcuffs after the incident, but no arrests were made at the time because police could not locate a victim, WPLG reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Officers eventually placed the man into handcuffs after a struggle.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Philanthropy can be the glue that binds generations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, there's also another tie that binds the sparkling statements Meghan and Eugenie made, as both of their only tiara wears to date.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The companies did not share details, but some aviation experts told NPR that some cargo could be shifted to passenger planes, trains and trucks.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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While there are high-speed trains to Istanbul from other parts of Turkey, the easiest way to get there is to fly, as you’ll be deposited right in the heart of this sprawling megacity.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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One of the largest hurdles was ensuring that behavior learned on Earth would translate to space, an issue often called the Sim2Real gap.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet many Venezuelans are facing significant hurdles when seeking asylum in the United States and elsewhere.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The patent faux leather box has a wrap-around zipper closure and compartments with velvet-like lining to organize rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets at home or on the go.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Over 30 pieces collected from the 1850s to the 1920s are on display, like Edwardian and late-Victorian diamond earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches and necklaces, a model of the 1903 Cadillac Model A, plus items collected from Steamboat Arabia’s sinking in 1856.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than a century on, that mark ties him to Dan Ballard and the Sunderland-Arsenal Premier League match at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the final act, Baramulla ties all its threads together.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Chains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chains. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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