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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
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
In the opening scene of John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the speaker delivers similarly well-rounded sound, with the deep, low strings coming through nicely.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Speaking of breathing, Cleveland is not happy to hear that Cunningham still has any breath in his lungs and implores Jamie to make an example out of him by stringing him up in the nearest tree.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In the evenings, string lights bring the courtyard to life.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
In the opening scene of John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the speaker delivers similarly well-rounded sound, with the deep, low strings coming through nicely.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Verb
At dusk, the area is lit by colorful fairy lights strung between massive mangroves.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Speaking of breathing, Cleveland is not happy to hear that Cunningham still has any breath in his lungs and implores Jamie to make an example out of him by stringing him up in the nearest tree.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for string
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Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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One monitor shows guitarist Jonny Greenwood manipulating a strange electronic device exuding tangled wires; another loops footage of a burning building.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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Many student loan borrowers have reported waiting more than a year (and in some cases, more than two years) for a decision as the department slowly works through the increasing queue of applications.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The queue for vans was growing.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Kelce wore a charcoal-gray plaid suit paired with a black T-shirt and a chain necklace.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Inside was the set for Metro Designers, an outlet of Christie Smith’s clothing chain, which sells monochromatic clothes—one color per month.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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So she was drawn to Laikipia Evolution, a story that threads together colonialism and land renewal and ways that responsible safari tourism can really benefit local communities.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2026
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Schroeder mostly threaded the needle between talking up the NFL’s longstanding TV partners and heralding streaming’s growing role in serving up its 272 regular-season games.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Visitors enter the pavilion beneath a giant bell into which a naked woman climbs via a rope before flipping upside down and turning herself into a living, swinging clapper.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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The ropes keeping the paps and lookie-loos out — and the celebrities and scene-makers in — go up days before the event actually starts, with just enough distance between the two groups to keep it interesting.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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They’re also made with clean lines and a straight, wide-leg fit, resulting in a crisp appearance that works for the office or even a Hamptons weekend.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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With clean lines and contrast side striping, the Sampeel Two-piece Lounge Set feels a step above your typical loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Proteins, which are made up of sequences of amino acids, are more robust than ancient DNA, a fragile molecule that degrades relatively easily.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Stunts vet Ho Sung Pak (Bullet Train) is aboard to direct stunt and action sequences.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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In addition to food and beverage programming, this year’s edition will also incorporate art, literature, music, fashion, photography, craftsmanship, wellness, sustainability and technology, reflecting the many ways gastronomy connects with broader creative disciplines.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Bose Smart Soundbar ($549) connects to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($299) for immersive, surround-sound-like audio.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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