string together
phrasal verb
strung together; stringing together; strings together
: to combine (different things) into something that is complete, useful, etc.
See if you can string the theories together into something that makes sense.
The filmmaker strung together interviews with a number of experts on the subject.
: to create (something) by putting different things together
She was finding it hard to string together a coherent argument.
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The glimmering, shiny pieces of foil add whimsy to holiday decor and can be used as gift toppers, ornaments, or strung together as a garland.
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
This classic ensemble rom-com masterfully strings together a gamut of love stories — from the fairy-tale-esque to the utterly tear-jerking — all during the cheery buildup to Christmas.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
The Lions have struggled to string together success, however, and haven’t won two games in a row since Weeks 4 and 5.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
The Lightning have strung together consecutive victories following a four-game skid, which culminated with back-to-back shutout losses.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
This classic ensemble rom-com masterfully strings together a gamut of love stories — from the fairy-tale-esque to the utterly tear-jerking — all during the cheery buildup to Christmas.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
The Lions have struggled to string together success, however, and haven’t won two games in a row since Weeks 4 and 5.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
The Lightning have strung together consecutive victories following a four-game skid, which culminated with back-to-back shutout losses.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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“String together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/string%20together. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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