Thesaurus results for CONCATENATION

concatenation

noun

(ˌ)kän-ˌka-tə-ˈnā-shən

Definition of concatenation

as in sequence

a series of things linked together a complicated concatenation of events leading to the freak accident

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Recent Examples of concatenation But though Gus could still ramble and meander, the new writing didn’t become anything more than a concatenation of details. — Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026 For a full minute, the quiet concatenation gurgles along, accumulating extra notes and flourishes, suggesting an eventual kosmische surge. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 20 Dec. 2025 According to the press release shared with Interesting Engineering, the key to elevator codes is code concatenation. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026 Smoke & Dough in Miami’s West Kendall neighborhood takes its very name from the empanadas’ two prime ingredients, and the shop is a literal concatenation of the two concepts. — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concatenation

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The Proof-of-Concept Well is intended to validate the complete deployment sequence using commercial-grade, non-nuclear equipment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
And the sequence started a wild end to the Dodgers’ first extra-innings game of the season.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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Long ago, a train-riding and hitchhiking tour of several European countries took me to Belgium, where I was graciously taken in by the family of an American friend of mine.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

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That same year, a string of royal events followed, with the group attending Trooping the Colour in June, which marked Queen Elizabeth II's official 92nd birthday.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The allegations against Platner are the latest in a string of accusations of malfeasance, which have rocked Democrats who are eager to defeat Collins.

— Garrett Downs,Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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