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as in chain
a series of things linked together
recounted the string of events that led to the murder
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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
Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
And Atlanta’s first baseman, Matt Olson, owns a streak of 740 consecutive games played, the longest active string in the game.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
In this last, Spaeth, again and again, prints several bars of a symphony with words strung below the notes to help children remember the tune.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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Noun
Continuing a recent string of contract wins, Raytheon’s Tucson operation has been given a new assignment to develop a defense system that protects ships against enemy aircraft and incoming missiles.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
And Atlanta’s first baseman, Matt Olson, owns a streak of 740 consecutive games played, the longest active string in the game.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Sox strung seven consecutive hits together while scoring seven runs in the inning, which included three-run home runs by Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
In this last, Spaeth, again and again, prints several bars of a symphony with words strung below the notes to help children remember the tune.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for string
Noun
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Everyone else, and that includes nickel cornerback Mike Hilton, is on shaky footing because of their camp performance, inexperience of the unit, and what might become available on the waiver wire and in free agency.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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In all likelihood, at least one kicker from the other 10 teams will be released or hit the waiver wire leading up to the cut deadline.—
Mike Kaye
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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In due time, the queue will give way to manufacturing and matching.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Guests prone to motion sickness may want to avoid this ride, but fans should still walk through the queue filled with familiar scenes from the books and films, like Professor Dumbledore’s office, walls of talking portraits, the Sorting Hat and the Mirror of Erised.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Those items included a rose gold and diamond bracelet worth $15,000, a rose gold and diamond chain worth $50,000, a Rolex Presidential 40mm watch worth $45,000, a Rolex Datejust watch worth $23,000, and a gold and diamond tennis chain worth $30,000.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Wimbledon champion Sinner could be seen laughing at the surreal chain of events unfolding at the ATP 1000 level tournament.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are ball rolls, drag-backs and sharp-angled passes, all designed to manipulate opposition defenders and thread the ball through the spaces his movement creates.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Simply create a small loop at the end of your wire before threading on beads.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The products are silver with a blue top and a black rope in the back.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The filmmaker dressed down her office-siren-adjacent take on business casual with a black rope choker necklace and silver dangly earrings, and covered her hair with a black bandana.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
Noun
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The payoff is a drolly whirligig centerpiece sequence in which their small apartment is suddenly swarming with Ashley’s boyfriends.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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After season one’s dance sequence became a sensation, did everybody feel a lot more pressure on the second one?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Las Vegas may be known for its entertainment and nightlife, but reliable internet is what keeps residents and businesses connected every day.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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It is connected to spirituality, and its color is a reflection of the sky and water.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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