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 Heat then string together a 15-0 run early in the third period and went up 22 in the quarter, before taking a 94-81 lead into the fourth.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
After struggling for much of the year, McCarthy had strung together a couple of quality performances before hurting his hand.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Collins couldn’t put his finger on any one facet of their play that has enabled them to string together a handful of victories.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
After struggling for much of the year, McCarthy had strung together a couple of quality performances before hurting his hand.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Collins couldn’t put his finger on any one facet of their play that has enabled them to string together a handful of victories.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
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 6 Jan. 2026.
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