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chained
  • past participle of chain.
  • past tense form of chain.

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Andromeda, the Chained Maiden constellation, can be seen from August through February.

From National Geographic • Aug. 23, 2023

The Razzie that year went to Sybil Danning for her performance in "Chained Heat and Hercules."

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2023

Chained to desk jobs in New York City, first at the “Today” show and then JetBlue, she used to fly to Memphis, Tennessee, her hometown, Wednesday to Sunday to see her parents.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022

Chained C.P.I. tends to be lower than regular C.P.I.

From New York Times • May 24, 2022

“If they have food enough, and space to grow. Chained up in here, though...”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin