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as in bound
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
chaining up the dog in the backyard
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as in connected
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 chained
Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Her friends described seeing Jesperson on TV while watching the news, wearing an orange jumpsuit and chained up.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
In a shocking reveal, Adam is chained up in a secret basement as Kingpin cruelly watches over him.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
One by one, the passengers, chained from hands and feet, are pushed along into armored vehicles and buses, transported to an infamous high-security prison.
—Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
In particular, the ocean battle, with Kong chained to an aircraft carrier as Godzilla attacks from the depths, is a masterclass in tension, staging and environment-building rarely seen in modern blockbuster cinema.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
When our favorite 911 dispatcher (sorry, Josh) wakes up, she is chained up in a basement.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
He had been chained outside for so long, the heavy chain became embedded into his body.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
Basic infrastructure is shored up by an immigrant underclass, and the elderly are chained to barges that disappear beneath the sea.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 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
Her friends described seeing Jesperson on TV while watching the news, wearing an orange jumpsuit and chained up.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
In a shocking reveal, Adam is chained up in a secret basement as Kingpin cruelly watches over him.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
One by one, the passengers, chained from hands and feet, are pushed along into armored vehicles and buses, transported to an infamous high-security prison.
—Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
In particular, the ocean battle, with Kong chained to an aircraft carrier as Godzilla attacks from the depths, is a masterclass in tension, staging and environment-building rarely seen in modern blockbuster cinema.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
When our favorite 911 dispatcher (sorry, Josh) wakes up, she is chained up in a basement.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
He had been chained outside for so long, the heavy chain became embedded into his body.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
Basic infrastructure is shored up by an immigrant underclass, and the elderly are chained to barges that disappear beneath the sea.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chained
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For example, the east inner region is bounded by Central Avenue, Eastway Drive, Wendover Road, Randolph Road and the John Belk and Brookshire freeways.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Importantly, this intelligent exploration is bounded by guardrails that provide the necessary limits for survival and efficient path selection.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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This startling statistic points to a growing health and environmental concern connected with the ubiquity of microplastics.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Jaguars are notably 3-9 in one-score games — tied for the most such losses in one season in the Super Bowl era, according to ESPN Stats and Information.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Williams tied a career high with four made 3-pointers, and Keon Johnson tied a career high with eight assists.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, poisoning people and animals who breathe in too much, according to the CDC.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
19 Dec. 2024
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Outdoor space: The deck off the kitchen, used for outdoor dining, has stairs to the enclosed patio and garden.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Further, poverty and homelessness are inextricably linked, and in 2024, youth homelessness across Chicago surpassed pre-pandemic levels.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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This can often indicate damage to liver cells, an issue that has been linked to other weight-loss drugs, according to CNBC.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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Connecting culture with community The theater does not stand alone; it has been carefully integrated into its urban surroundings to serve as both a cultural hub and a public gathering space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Chained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chained. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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