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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
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According to the Courthouse News Service, the former head of Escobar Inc., Olof Gustafsson, pleaded guilty on Friday to six counts of wire and mail fraud and money laundering.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
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In the main chamber, there’s plenty of room for the docking station, controllers, and wires.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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His formula: Randomly drop the flyer on social media, set a low enough price to get everyone to mentally buy into it, watch disappointed fans bemoan coming up empty-handed after waiting in the virtual queue, and prepare for who shows up for the party.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
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 only remnants of the once thriving fast-casual chain restaurant are the imprints of large block letters that hung on the façade of the building, and a single, unused rotisserie.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The decision to expedite the full-time MBA program followed the standard campus approval chain, including the College of Business, Graduate Council and Faculty Senate, Toms said.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 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
Noun
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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
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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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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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Art Jasmine Paco, Mt. Juliet High: Also an art winner who displays versatility and the ability to connect through through drawing, painting and other forms of artistic expression.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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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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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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