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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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
Chloe Taylor,sawdah Bhaimiya,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Major grocery and retail chains such as Kroger, Trader Joe's, Target, Whole Foods, Meijer, Publix, and Albertsons will remain open on Memorial Day, though pharmacy hours may vary by location.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Manuelito woke up chained to the steering wheel of her patrol car, which Budge the nudged down into a ditch.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images British bakery chain Greggs reported a 7.4% year-on-year jump in sales for the 20 weeks to May 17, with total sales for the period coming in at £784 million ($1.05 billion).
—Chloe Taylor,sawdah Bhaimiya,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Major grocery and retail chains such as Kroger, Trader Joe's, Target, Whole Foods, Meijer, Publix, and Albertsons will remain open on Memorial Day, though pharmacy hours may vary by location.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Verb
All four women described being chained at the wrist, waist and chest and loaded onto a prison bus, where they were held, in one case, for six hours; in another, for 11 or 12 hours.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Manuelito woke up chained to the steering wheel of her patrol car, which Budge the nudged down into a ditch.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain
Noun
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So there was an overall analog approach to the fight sequences, the set builds, the cinematography and the color palette.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The child starts to recognize quantities, sequences, and patterns.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Related Stories Cyrus adorned the sleek, cult-favorite ballet flat with two dainty gold ankle bracelets, one worn on each foot.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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The oldest of the three, wearing bracelets and rings on all fingers, held a framed photo of her mother dressed in an Army uniform.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Many foliage are pot bound and need a new but slightly larger container. 76.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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However, most brands are unwilling to pay that premium, which leaves creators undervalued and legally bound to work that continues to generate brand ROI long after payment has cleared.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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We are connected by the generosity of the FIFA brand and the people working there.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
Noun
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After dinner, both trains offer live entertainment in the bar car.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The train tracks in the area run along a busy intersection with multiple lanes of traffic.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
Noun
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That can include language hurdles, arranging child care or elder care, and significant differences in national pension or retirement programs.—
Christina Larson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and policy bill clears one hurdle.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The investment fund tied to the Qatari state has spent billions on the operations and players.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2025
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Well, as referenced above, the United States was coming out of a nasty recession tied to the crisis in the mortgage market.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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