chaining

verb

present participle of chain
1
as in binding
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains chaining up the dog in the backyard

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2
as in connecting
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 chaining OpenAI said its models found another route into Artifactory by chaining flaws involving Artifactory and JRuby behavior. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Given the new realities of the AI age, including the chaining capabilities, companies like Microsoft might need to rethink their entire approach to triage, said Nguyen, the NSA’s former AI chief. — Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 29 July 2026 Interestingly, the modular design allows operators to rapidly assemble, connect, and scale up their power capacity by stacking or chaining additional units. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026 In response, Thomas Boggs, a drummer for The Box Tops, staged a 48-hour protest, Wilson said, chaining himself to the stage and playing music. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026 The new generation is faster, more autonomous, and more capable of chaining decisions together without a human checkpoint between them. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 May 2026 Real conservation doesn’t mean chaining yourself to a tree, throwing soup at paintings or screaming at people on social media. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026 Mythos is not simply good at finding vulnerabilities, Graham said, but also at chaining them together into complicated exploits that can be devastating hacking tools. — Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026 Daisy chaining of multiple monitors is one way to increase screen area. — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaining
  1. binding
  2. connecting
  3. tying
  4. coupling
  5. handcuffing
  6. linking
  7. confining
  8. integrating
Verb
  • Mechanism of action Buprenorphine produces its main therapeutic and physiological effects by binding to mu (μ) opioid receptors.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Ninth Circuit is now binding legal precedent for federal judges in California, Arizona and six other states that have pushed for more regulation.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of binding
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  • At Crystal Bridges, however, the house is considered within a wider continuum of American art — connecting what came out of the country’s ground with what its artists and designers imagined from it.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The family spent three years completely renovating the space, partnering with Milan’s Palomba e Serafini to create a restrained, contemporary space with bold features including a chic spiral staircase connecting the entrance to the mezzanine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of connecting
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  • No murder weapon was ever recovered, adding to the lack of physical evidence tying Chandler to the crime scene.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Astros starter Peter Lambert allowed three hits and two runs while tying a career high with five walks in 4 2/3 innings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tying
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  • The authors of the Nature Energy paper found a way around that obstacle by coupling two ultra-thin nickel-titanium films.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • By coupling authentic conversations with a practical commitment to structural fairness, leaders can effectively stabilize engagement and sustain performance.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of coupling
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  • On the other side of the car, another ICE agent was restraining Salgado against the ground, handcuffing him.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The month prior, Ariana Grande demanded that the administration stop using her music in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement TikTok video depicting federal agents arresting and handcuffing people.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
Definition of handcuffing
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  • Jupiter supports Saturn today, linking stronger self-worth with professional progress.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of linking
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  • Frustrated with the confining nature of Japanese society, Kusama left for New York in 1957.
    — Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • With Rear Window, Hitchcock and his collaborators miraculously craft an exhilarating, satisfying mystery-thriller while confining the protagonist to a single location.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of confining
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  • Galileo also argues that integrating hardware and control technologies can simplify deployment and reduce the complexity of coordinating multiple machines throughout their operating lifecycles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Workforce agencies can prioritize high-impact improvements, such as digitizing intake, automating eligibility workflows, improving document management or integrating with employer and workforce systems.
    — Paul Toomey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Chaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaining. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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