Synonyms of string

string 1 of 2

noun

ˈstriŋ 

1

as in wire

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things

a piece of string won't hold that gate shut if a big wind comes along

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wire
• rope
• cable
• cord
• lace
• line
• lacing
• guy
• stay
• lanyard
• halyard
• bungee cord
• whipcord

2

as in queue

a series of persons or things arranged one behind another

a string of cars stretching as far as we could see

Synonyms & Similar Words

• queue
• line
• column
• row
• file
• range
• train
• chain
• cue
• rank
• sequence
• tier
• array
• succession
• progression
• echelon

3

as in chain

a series of things linked together

recounted the string of events that led to the murder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chain
• sequence
• train
• concatenation
• catenation
• progression
• nexus
• consecution
• catena
• continuum
• belt
• chain reaction
• scale
• cycle
• circle
• spectrum
• flow
• gauntlet
• stream
• file
• row
• succession
• vicious circle
• river
• queue
• range
• line
• gamut

string

2 of 2

verb

as in to thread

to put together into a series by means of or as if by means of a thread

the prosecuting attorney strung the evidence together so that the accused man really did look guilty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thread
• connect
• weave
• link
• concatenate
• chain
• join
• intertwine
• intersperse
• unite
• lace
• interlace
• interweave
• wreathe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of string

Noun

That led to midyear cuts, layoffs, furlough days and a string of crisis borrowing and credit downgrades that the district is still paying off today, officials said. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Saturday belonged to Leonard Taylor III, who was the rare player to take reps on the first-team defense and third-string unit during team drills. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Similarly, the composer used a lyre to create the sound of a bow being strung — a key motif for Odysseus, who is a master archer. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Phrases Containing string

• string along