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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
Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
In today’s market, that’s basically attaching two cans by a string and calling it a telephone.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Clark will miss quite a bit more time, but the hope is that the Fever can string a few wins together during that time to stay in contention.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Noun
With his fastball still topping out at only 90 mph, and the 37-year-old managing only three strikeouts in his first start since joining the 3,000 club last week, Kershaw instead navigated the Brewers with a string of soft contact.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
In today’s market, that’s basically attaching two cans by a string and calling it a telephone.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Verb
Despite falling a run short, stringing a few hits together showed that the Angels could build off each other to produce runs.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Clark will miss quite a bit more time, but the hope is that the Fever can string a few wins together during that time to stay in contention.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for string
Noun
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The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Beyond basic navigation, the Sunseeker Elite X7 also introduces Advanced Wire-Free Mapping, eliminating the need for physical boundary wires.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Quaint Wimbledon traditions like tennis whites, strawberries and cream, and the overnight queue for affordable same-day tickets overshadow one fact: The tennis tournament is a money-making blockbuster.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
10 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,
10 July 2025
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Amazon’s past success with using Prime Day to drive sales and attract new members spurred other major retail chains to schedule competing sales in July.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Its over-the-shoulder chain instantly elevates any outfit, and the bag's rainbow tweed look is sophisticated, polished, and flirty all at once.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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Instead, Netanyahu, who is seen as a masterful politician by friends and foes alike, is expected to thread the needle.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Maybe Trump will turn out to have threaded the needle after all.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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The circle contracts, our stretch of rope joining with the others, while men on horseback thunder from over the hill.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
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What to Know On Friday, floodwaters rushed through Camp Mystic, creating perilous evacuation conditions in which girls were instructed to hold onto a rope to cross a bridge as floodwaters surged past their knees, The Associated Press reported.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 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
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Researchers have genomically analyzed three specimens to date, but in each case, poor DNA preservation resulted in only partial sequences.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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The goal capped a pass sequence that showcased the patient buildup Smith sought versus the Orlando defense.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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Plenty of big names have been connected as possible targets for the Packers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Additionally, keep in mind that today’s audiences expect high-quality video and audio with minimal glitches and interactive opportunities to connect with speakers and other participants.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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