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noun

ˈstriŋ How to pronounce string (audio)
Definition of stringnext
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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

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as in queue
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another a string of cars stretching as far as we could see

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3
as in chain
a series of things linked together recounted the string of events that led to the murder

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string

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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

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Recent Examples of string
Noun
This incident appears to be the latest in a string of break-ins targeting high-profile athletes’ homes. — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 July 2026 In photos and footage shared by Italian dancer Giuseppe Giofrè, the 56-year-old posed on the boat in a string leopard print bikini. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 July 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 See All Example Sentences for string
Recent Examples of Synonyms for string
  1. wire
  2. queue
  3. chain
  4. thread
  5. rope
  6. line
  7. sequence
  8. connect
Noun
  • Mostly undrafted in fantasy drafts, Fannin and Gadsden were valuable waiver-wire acquisitions at a thin position.
    — John Riker, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • In the aftermath, Zettle made a likeness of a black vulture out of wire and cloth and hung it on a tree.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • Weights are inert without chips, and chip access is set by export policy and allocation queues.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Morgan Bernados couldn't get through the queue for her local theater in the San Francisco Bay Area when a batch of seats dropped a few months ago.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Definition of queue
Noun
  • Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • The Kansas City-area chain had operated for 33 years before announcing its closure.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of chain
Verb
  • As Sourcing Journal has been reporting, artificial intelligence is threading through nearly all of these investments, though rarely as a standalone product.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Loosely Wrapped Over a Pair of Fluid Trousers Pleated pants, a striped button-up shirt, and summer-ready accessories elevate to a whole new level with Chan Luu’s cashmere and silk scarf threaded through the belt loops.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of thread
Noun
  • Omega got the better of Kevin and then hit a wild sunset flip powerbomb from the top rope.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • If the truck and the Walkman were metaphorical beacons, a modest gold, rope necklace and Jeff Kent’s mustache were concealed anchors even when in plain sight.
    — Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • Changes with this advisory The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued for the Louisiana coast east of the Terrebonne/Lafourche Parish line.
    — MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • This offensive line success is partly why the fan base was a bit surprised when the Panthers selected Freeling in the first round of the draft.
    — Alex Zietlow July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of line
Noun
  • The most forceful argument to this end comes during a sequence in Hades, when Sinon (Elliot Page, giving the film’s best performance) essentially spits on Odysseus’s ethical and narrative framework for the world.
    — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
  • Silverstein adds that the overall tone of the third season has matured alongside its cast, from its plot to its fight sequences to its creature designs.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of sequence
Verb
  • Now, Sedalia is connected via major highways 50 and 65, which Imhauser said brings in a huge amount of traffic.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is another vital shipping chokepoint, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of connect

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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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