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

Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some House Democrats are asking leaders of artificial intelligence companies such as OpenAI and Antrhopic to testify before Congress as a string of recent hacking incidents raise security concerns. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Known for her candid lyrics and conversational vocal tone, Bridgers crafts her music with acoustic guitar at its core and weaves in lush string arrangements and layers of electronic sounds. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

One example would be that the study annualized the conditions found on the days researchers strung their nets. — Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Odysseus also prided himself on being the only person able to string his sturdy bow. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Phrases Containing string

• string along