catenation

noun

Definition of catenationnext
as in sequence
a series of things linked together a catenation of missteps and miscalculations that ultimately grew into a colossal blunder

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  1. sequence
  2. chain
  3. train
  4. string
Noun
  • That said, one thing that had to be considered was Scott’s desire to stage a battle in the Colosseum, which would be filled with water for the sequence that involves a full-on naval battle in the arena, complete with man-eating sharks.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
  • What does that do in the engine in the sequence of starting a ship?
    Josh Weiss, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • Their cutbacks on spending forced a reckoning among restaurants, with fast-food brands like McDonald’s leaning into value menus and full-service chains like Red Lobster embarking on ambitious makeovers.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Taco Bell has been proactive in using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram (META) to engage with users, and the Tex-Mex chain has even gone so far as to let customers vote through the Taco Bell app on which menu items should make a comeback.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of chain
Noun
  • The back of the dress featured a flowing train in black velvet, which began at the waist and side paneling of the dramatic dress.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Lieberman said weekend ridership increased the most, providing half-hourly weekend train services instead of hourly.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of train
Noun
  • The track is noticeably different from previous offerings, with Deal leaning into classic swooning balladry, her tender guitar accompanied first by strings and, eventually, a booming brass band.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Perry is due to launch the outing in Mexico next year, before heading to Australia for a string of shows and then additional Latin America dates next September.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of string
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“Catenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catenation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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