string together

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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Character has to be strung together from actions; the accent has to fall somewhere. Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Slightly curved planks are strung together with a water-resistant rope to create a flexible form that’s easily draped over the edge of a bathtub when not in use. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 In the seventh on Friday, the Phillies strung together a single, a walk and another single to take a 2-1 lead. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Over time, those sessions have become must-watch content for fans, who marvel at the tiny dog's ability to spring high into the air, catch balls in his mouth and string together save after save. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for string together

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“String together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/string%20together. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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