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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
Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The singer announced a string of pop up shows, titled Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things, in Forest Hills, New York, Kansas City, Missouri and Pasadena.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Off the back, a three-season sunroom — painted in calming hues, strung with lights, and furnished with repurposed rattan, offers the perfect perch to watch the fire pit glow as night falls.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
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Noun
That implies over 1 billion kilometres of DC string cable.
—Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The singer announced a string of pop up shows, titled Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things, in Forest Hills, New York, Kansas City, Missouri and Pasadena.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Verb
At dusk, the area is lit by colorful fairy lights strung between massive mangroves.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Off the back, a three-season sunroom — painted in calming hues, strung with lights, and furnished with repurposed rattan, offers the perfect perch to watch the fire pit glow as night falls.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for string
Noun
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Jenny and Chris Harmon’s house caught on fire last year when construction workers rebuilding a home on the lot next door used a backhoe to knock down a tree, ripping the electrical wires off the couple’s home.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
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Pick up parchment, with cookies still on it, and cool completely on a wire rack.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Following an extensive refurbishment, Walt Disney World’s Test Track has reopened with all new show scenes, on-board narration, vehicles, and queue.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
24 July 2025
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The Hustle reached out to some longtime independent swim school operators who hold board positions with the US Swim School Association to ask for their opinions on the influx of chains like Goldfish and others.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 Aug. 2025
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Between dodging axe blades and wriggling free of chains, the limber lord explains his intent: to inspire people to face their own terrors.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The shutter button is threaded to support a soft release button or mechanical release cable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Some were just barely threaded with gray, like a spider’s web.—
Meara Sharma,
The Dial,
22 July 2025
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Consumers are advised to contact the manufacturer to receive a free repair kit, which includes a rope to replace the compression strap, and consider draining the pool until the repair is made.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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This kit includes a rope that will wrap around the pool by attaching to the vertical support poles.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
22 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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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And there were almost no visual effects used when Tim and Millie’s eyes touch in a queasy, skin-crawling sequence.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Then during the pegging phase, players go back-and-forth laying down one card at a time, with points assigned to specific sequences.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Palm trees line the shore, and a paved oceanfront trail connects Wailea to a series of smaller beaches and coves.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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From the very beginning, his journey of creating Airbnb was born out of necessity and a desire to connect people in a more authentic way.—
Raoul Davis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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