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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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as in caged
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Recent Examples of chained
Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The men were chained in three separate places—at their ankles, wrists, and waists.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Thomas said her two dogs are sometimes allowed to walk around the yard but are otherwise chained in the back.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
In one of the most brutal sequences, Jaén is captured, chained, interrogated, and finally killed by being crushed under a car.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Detainees must navigate the plane’s stairway with their ankles chained together.
—Martha Bellisle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Jeremiah Moore had been chained to a cot and starved to death, a coroner’s report said, according to WLWT.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
How uncomfortable was it being chained to the wall?
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Wednesday comes face-to-face with Tyler, who is chained to the wall by the wrists and has an electric-shock collar on his neck.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Prometheus was chained to a rock for stealing the fire of the gods and giving it to human beings.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The men were chained in three separate places—at their ankles, wrists, and waists.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Thomas said her two dogs are sometimes allowed to walk around the yard but are otherwise chained in the back.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
In one of the most brutal sequences, Jaén is captured, chained, interrogated, and finally killed by being crushed under a car.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Detainees must navigate the plane’s stairway with their ankles chained together.
—Martha Bellisle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Jeremiah Moore had been chained to a cot and starved to death, a coroner’s report said, according to WLWT.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
How uncomfortable was it being chained to the wall?
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Wednesday comes face-to-face with Tyler, who is chained to the wall by the wrists and has an electric-shock collar on his neck.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chained
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With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.—
Adam Coffey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Clairemont is bounded by Interstate 5 and Pacific Beach to the west, state Route 52 and University City to the north, Linda Vista to the south and Kearny Mesa to the east.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Watts said the child welfare agency also will maintain collaboration with public health officials, law enforcement and treatment providers to prevent tragedies connected to fentanyl and other drugs.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Hope in Dave Canales, the second-year head coach whose optimism-springs-eternal approach has this team feeling connected.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The team behind the research noted that many of these genes are tied to developmental delay, which may have played a role in the slower pace of postnatal brain growth in humans compared to chimpanzees.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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In this 2024 summer blockbuster, Miami's favorite bantering detectives go on a high-stakes mission to clear their late captain's name after he's wrongfully tied to a drug conspiracy.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When cost and performance are tightly coupled, striking the right balance between them provides operational excellence.—
Ben Ofiri,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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During Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Kat coupled up with Dale Moss, the winner from The Bachelorette Season 16 with Clare Crawley.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
2 Sep. 2025
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Goodwood implements a rule where competitors must run their cars on fuel that is at least 70 percent sustainable content, helping to ensure the event’s carbon footprint is reduced, while accommodating the specific needs of historic, and sometimes highly-strung, race cars.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Tacketts began talks with the TV show Unsolved Mysteries, though the program strung the family along for years and ultimately never featured their son’s story.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mayhoola, an investment vehicle linked to the royal family of Qatar, acquired Valentino in 2012, Pal Zileri in 2014, Turkish luxury department stores Beymen in 2015 and Balmain in 2016.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Historically linked to meditation and traditional Japanese dining culture, today’s iterations are all about modern living needs that suit every whim—lounging while binging on the White Lotus reruns, creating a reading nook, or simply losing oneself in texts at the end of the day.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The restaurant has a capacity to seat 80, with an enclosed patio in the back.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The enclosed chamber offers very good heat regulation with an extruder fan, a part-cooling fan, an auxiliary part-cooling fan, and a fan to regulate the chamber.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are several superstar cameos, and they’re nicely integrated into the movie’s slender plot.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Chained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chained. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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