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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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3
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
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The national grocery store chain is currently restocking the totes, which will be available for a limited time in pastel shades of blue, pink, purple and green.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Authorities placed him in handcuffs, shackled his feet, and chained his waist before flying him out of Miami International Airport.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Today, there are 14 Sullivan’s Steakhouse locations around the country, including the Indianapolis and Naperville locations, and the restaurant chain is now under the umbrella of A Dividend Restaurant Group.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The national grocery store chain is currently restocking the totes, which will be available for a limited time in pastel shades of blue, pink, purple and green.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Student protesters have accused the university of not doing enough to keep them safe from federal immigration enforcement, going so far as to chain themselves last week to the campus gates.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Authorities placed him in handcuffs, shackled his feet, and chained his waist before flying him out of Miami International Airport.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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In just one transporting sequence that’s almost too much to take in, Coogler traces a line from the blues of the 1930s back to its origins and forward to its influences on funk and beyond.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This detonation will spew material at the other white dwarf, triggering the same devastating sequence.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The caller says $1,700 is required to cover the cost of an ankle bracelet and electronic monitoring equipment.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each charm represents a milestone in the singer’s life, with emphasis on the symbolism behind each charm featured on bracelets and necklaces.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two then return to the shipping container, where the terrified, bloodied manager is still bound to a chair.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Malone says that restrictive behaviour around eating would typically be seen more widely at this time of the season, with players bound for warmer climates in the summer and wanting their physique to stand up to public scrutiny.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of the male suspects connected to the hit-and-run was detained and subsequently released by the California Highway Patrol but other two suspects were not located.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fans still go crazy for Braun Strowman’s running train attack.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority of those from San Diego were sent by train to the Santa Anita racetrack in Los Angeles County, a holding place for thousands being relocated from around Southern California.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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These financial hurdles can lead to the perception that technology adoption simply isn’t worth it.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Despite these hurdles, experts agree that digital twins represent the future of sports.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Eligibility for premium subsidies for insurance plans sold in Affordable Care Act marketplaces is also tied to the official poverty level.—
Arthur Allen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Aberg played every major as a pro for the first time last year, tying for 12th at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, and finishing second at the Masters.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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