Synonyms of strings

strings 1 of 2

noun

plural of string

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wires
• cables
• ropes
• cords
• laces
• lines
• lacings
• halyards
• guys
• stays
• lanyards
• bungee cords
• whipcords

2

as in lines

a series of persons or things arranged one behind another

a string of cars stretching as far as we could see

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lines
• columns
• queues
• files
• rows
• trains
• cues
• ranges
• ranks
• chains
• sequences
• arrays
• tiers
• echelons
• progressions
• successions

3

as in sequences

a series of things linked together

recounted the string of events that led to the murder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sequences
• chains
• trains
• concatenations
• progressions
• consecutions
• catenations
• catenae
• nexuses
• belts
• cycles
• spectra
• scales
• chain reactions
• circles
• files
• streams
• gauntlets
• flows
• rows
• rivers
• successions
• vicious circles
• continua
• lines
• queues
• ranges
• gamuts

strings

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threads
• connects
• links
• weaves
• concatenates
• chains
• joins
• intertwines
• intersperses
• unites
• laces
• interlaces
• interweaves
• wreathes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of strings

Noun

May 21 – June 20 Fun may come with a few strings attached today. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Gemini May 21 – June 20 Fun may come with a few strings attached today. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Oct. 2026

But the production here betrays its economy, and the direction, by Garth Davis and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, remains earthbound, held down by mournful strings and devoid of color. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

But the band’s sonic palette has gradually expanded to include synths, horns, and strings, with McCaughan’s lyrics getting more personal as well as more pointedly political over time even as his voice remains an eternally youthful yelp. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

Megan’s at home over the mix of piano keys, strings and thumping drums that feels very much synonymous with Houston. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Each fellow is presented with an $800,000 stipend, with no strings attached. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2026

This allowed the researchers to create the equivalent of static charges and strings and then suddenly change the system’s conditions. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Leaning into the lingerie aesthetic, Lisa’s dress showed off her red underwear with a gauzy bodycon skirt, which featured a ruched design at her hips and garter-like strings. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 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