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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 sequences
a series of things linked together
recounted the string of events that led to the murder
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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Many countries understand that a China-centric world would come with strings attached, and Beijing may be unable to resist escalating its numerous territorial disputes in Asia or flexing its coercive capabilities.
—Jeffrey Prescott, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Suarez defended the quick and quiet process to give the land away with few strings attached, comparing the library to affordable housing.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
No subscriptions, renewal fees, or strings attached.
—PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
As a pro, his best play came last season as the Ducks grasped strings at the fringes of a playoff race.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
And producers are looking again for the serious, boring money with no strings attached.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Frequently, such strings ship with devices.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
By reeling in or releasing strings, the system creates tension that the body interprets as weight, resistance, or acceleration.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Many countries understand that a China-centric world would come with strings attached, and Beijing may be unable to resist escalating its numerous territorial disputes in Asia or flexing its coercive capabilities.
—Jeffrey Prescott, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Suarez defended the quick and quiet process to give the land away with few strings attached, comparing the library to affordable housing.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
No subscriptions, renewal fees, or strings attached.
—PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
As a pro, his best play came last season as the Ducks grasped strings at the fringes of a playoff race.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
And producers are looking again for the serious, boring money with no strings attached.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Frequently, such strings ship with devices.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strings
Noun
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It is interwoven with ultra-thin conductive wires less than a millimeter in diameter.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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But Edison’s bulb was just one piece of a much more complicated system that included an efficient dynamo – the powerful machine that generated electricity – plus a network of underground wires and new types of lamps.—
Ernest Freeberg,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The athletic apparel maker beat Wall Street's expectations on both lines and unexpectedly posted sales growth compared with the prior year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though some praised the movie’s performances and action sequences, many found its story hackneyed.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Dingers are fun, as are late-inning chaos sequences, which could come from New York’s hyperventilating bullpen.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once a utility choice for skaters drawn to their board grip, the style now threads between streetwear, luxury, and off-duty dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vehicles have been designed to reduce troop exposure by automating dangerous roles like laying fiber-optic communication cables.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead, climbers take a via ferrata set—two large carabiners that attach to the harness with a shock absorber—then clip these carabiners to the safety cables.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Based on the funky yet wearable nature of Nike’s spring-like columns, early-2000s Shox styles were quickly embraced in the lifestyle space by non-runners.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The first season of the show was the talk of the internet and inspired several newspaper columns about the exploits of Adam Brody’s hot rabbi Noah and Kristen Bell’s agnostic Joanne.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The chains are off, and we readers are reaping the benefits.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Pribula’s efficiency was enough to keep the Tigers moving the chains down the field, but there wasn’t too much of a deep passing threat.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The foot bone connects to the leg bone, the leg bone connects to the hip bone, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team across the Causeway — the highway viaduct that connects Yolo County and Sacramento — would be the Sacramento State Hornets.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Strings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strings. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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