1
as in sequence
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 obstacle
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 bracelet
something that physically prevents free movement
chains on the prisoner's ankles
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as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
chaining up the dog in the backyard
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as in to connect
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 chain
Jenna Thompson
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
The supermarket chain was founded in 1930 and now has 1,375 store locations across the Southeast United States.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
He was chained up outside and abused before being saved.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
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Noun
Keith said business at the drive-thru dropped as several national chains began opening locations in the Johnson County city.
—Jenna Thompson
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
The supermarket chain was founded in 1930 and now has 1,375 store locations across the Southeast United States.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Verb
With Gi-hun chained up and nonverbal for much of this episode, there might be another layer of meaning to the meal of the day, which Geum-ja encourages Gi-hun to eat with water.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
He was chained up outside and abused before being saved.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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Researchers have genomically analyzed three specimens to date, but in each case, poor DNA preservation resulted in only partial sequences.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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The goal capped a pass sequence that showcased the patient buildup Smith sought versus the Orlando defense.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The branches of the military, which maintain their own communication networks, have their own obstacles.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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For Superman, that means preventing any of the negatives that do initially arise from becoming obstacles or bandwagon narratives in the press.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The biggest novelty is an articulated bracelet shaped like a toothbrush wrapped around the wrist, bristles akimbo as if already used.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 July 2025
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Taylor Swift friendship bracelets When Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking Eras Tour to Indianapolis for three nights in November, the dinosaurs were ready to party in style with their very own friendship bracelets.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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She'd been bound and raped before she was wrapped in trash bags and put in the trash can.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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There, you’re bound to find small and large treasures that will make a big impact on your cooking space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The victims were connected to the shooter — Combs is the sister of the mother of House’s children, and Gumm is their mother.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Art Jasmine Paco, Mt. Juliet High: Also an art winner who displays versatility and the ability to connect through through drawing, painting and other forms of artistic expression.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The multi-modal travel booking platform combines thousands of travel partners and four modes of transportation: trains, buses, ferries, and planes With the Omio app, travellers have all their tickets in one place.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The larger purpose of the bill: cutting red tape for buses, bikes, trains, ferries and any other mode of transit that might get you out of your car.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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One of the biggest hurdles was the architecture of the building.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Given that the government generally does not do great things with its money, tying its spending priorities to debt service is probably a positive.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Joining him was David Lipsky, who made a clutch eagle on the par-5 17th to tie Grillo and Campbell at 18-under, but a costly bogey on 18 kept him out of the playoff.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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