Thesaurus results for STRINGS

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noun

plural of string

as in wires

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

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as in lines

a series of persons or things arranged one behind another a string of cars stretching as far as we could see

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as in sequences

a series of things linked together recounted the string of events that led to the murder

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strings

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verb

present tense third-person singular of string

as in threads

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 strings

Noun

To avoid ambiguities, none of the 23-bit strings can be too similar to any other. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 There were live strings by a quartet from the New York Philharmonic. — Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 Miley Cyrus wore an archival Mackie dress, covered in strings of crystals, to perform at the 2024 Grammys. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Butler said the best cat toys are the ones that offer a reward, like wands with strings, balls and catnip kicker toys. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 As longer, more complex passwords have become a necessity, remembering all those strings of numbers, letters, and special characters has become nearly impossible. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 Armed with strings of profanity and his thick Mancunian brogue, Liam admits that being back in front of an audience does, in fact, mean a lot to him. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 There are only so many tennis players who care about what kind of strings a coach and player might prefer. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 If that were true, and there were actually no strings attached, Centene would even get a charitable deduction. — Darryll K. Jones, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Verb

Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge. — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strings

Noun

The Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and Effie Yeaw Nature Center were initially closed while crews assessed the damage and checked for live electrical wires that could pose a safety hazard.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Isaiah’s sister testified that the boy was repeatedly punched, kicked and beat with hangers and wires.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

The brand recommends applying the creamy, medium-coverage formula around the smile lines, along the sides of the lips, on the chin, and at the center of the forehead to strategically lift and subtly brighten the entire face.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
The line has gone up against one of the largest defensive lines in the country at Oregon, and then faced at home a Memphis defense that put huge pressure on opposing QBs through its first two games.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lines

Noun

And, of course, there are more gunfights and suspense sequences, including with champagne bottles as blunt weapons for Knightley in her second-season return.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
But sequences in the film that show his inner torment serve an important purpose, says Primetime editor Daniel Garber.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sequences

Verb

Though there are plenty of videos and Reddit threads online that show consumers how to remove the LED light, or get someone else to, there is also plenty of commentary from those bothered by removal of the light.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
The route threads through waterfront parks, past the Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary’s back-channel islands, and along quiet residential streets.

— John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of threads

Noun

That made the electrical connection effortless; the only real work was routing and hiding the cables behind the interior trim.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
The woman, 37, was found half naked with bruises on her body and tied up with cables.

— Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cables

Noun

The restaurant itself is spectacular, featuring a water fountain at its center and original Roman columns.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
The new design uses 17 extraction columns across four core processing sections to handle tasks that previously required over 70 conventional tanks.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of columns

Verb

Venus in your private 12th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your partnership zone, creating tension between closeness and the desire to disappear for a while.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
While that connects the Colombians to the South Florida group, there was no evidence presented during the first trial that Badio attended meetings in South Florida.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026