STRINGING ALONG Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

stringing along

verb

present participle of string along

as in deceiving

to cause to believe what is untrue the student succeeded in stringing even his teachers along with his tales of family hardships

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Recent Examples of stringing along Sure enough, Dick took off with the other packhorses stringing along behind him. — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026

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Pitinan Packable Rain Jacket With Hood, $27 Packing for a short weekend getaway is deceiving.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
Six years later, over 2,000 colleges and universities are still test-optional – although the categorization may be deceiving, as some scholarships may depend on SAT scores.

— Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of deceiving

Verb

Wardle found that a simple variation of ClickFix attack—a technique that has become remarkably effective in tricking people into infecting their devices—is all that’s required for an attacker to take control of a Muse account.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
Exhaust fumes mimic the smells of decaying organic matter, tricking lovebugs looking for nesting grounds.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tricking

Verb

In the highlight, Marshall retrieves the ball and oddly fires it back to the infield, fooling no one.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Anybody hoping that a Netanyahu defeat in October and the emergence of a less controversial successor will reset the table is likely fooling themselves.

— Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of fooling

Verb

Grow up and start worrying more about not sucking in Yankee Stadium.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
However, while there may be no blood sucking in this particular novel, that doesn’t mean that the adaptation doesn’t have Rice’s trademark sensuality.

— Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 12 Nov. 2025

Definition of sucking in

Verb

Yet despite some positive results, both economists and on-the-ground workers are calling attention to the negative impact AI is already having on the labor market.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
The conversations that high-level leaders are having on a daily basis are less about tasks and execution and more about the capacity of their workforce.

— Laura Weldy, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of having on

Verb

The longtime Paul McCartney collaborator smiled and nodded, taking in the moment during the final night of Eddie Vedder‘s annual Southern California festival.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Those sporting looks from the Browne oeuvre and taking in the scene included Junia Lin, Isan Elba, Jack Cameron Kay, Ian Bradley, and Tom Sachs—new headphones included.

— Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of taking in

Verb

In the 80th minute, Denkey received an assist from Ender Echenique, faking out goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos before finishing with his left foot between a pair of defenders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Among the highlights was Dart taking off in the first quarter, faking out several Eagles defenders, and running to the endzone for a 20-yard touchdown.

— Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

Definition of faking out

Verb

But Guthrie wasn’t kidding, slipping into a yellow gingham dress before joining her co-hosts on the Today Show Plaza to greet visitors.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 22 June 2026

Definition of kidding

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