Thesaurus results for STRINGS

strings 1 of 2

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

The ribosome is what translates genetic instructions to make proteins, which are themselves strings of amino acids that do nearly everything a cell needs done to survive and thrive. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 Given the unique nature of spreading credit among that many artists, Gilroy had to pull some strings—bypassing people’s agents to meet one-on-one. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026 And the Cowboy is conquering the West since it’s made with cheese sauce, onion strings, El Gallo BBQ sauce and miso ranch. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 13 July 2026 Physics explains that longer, heavier strings vibrate more slowly, producing lower pitches. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Free from the regulatory strings of its public service parent company, ITV Studios’ pull will only increase. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 July 2026 According to a report from Bleeping Computer, the developers of a new Mac malware called Gaslight packed it with fake errors and other prompt-injection strings. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 Nadal also uses the Western grip, which sends the racket strings from low to high while practically facing downward. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 29 June 2026 The halterneck bikini style was also held in place with bright yellow strings. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Verb

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

Saturday will see a high near 82 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts over 30 mph at times, making downed trees and wires possible.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
The propeller still makes an audible whir that gives the drone away even when the eye can't, and its support wires and rods remain partly visible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

The potential spread of massive water and electricity-consuming data centers into Florida has sparked fierce opposition from thousands of residents and drawn dividing lines between its most powerful politicians.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Policy makers have nudged it into reserve baskets, offered central bank swap lines, nurtured its own payment system and more.

— Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of lines

Noun

Combine the two, and Spain have shown there are multiple threats to their game that transcend long sequences of possession.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The sequences cap off a half-decade romantic journey and offer a counter to some of Heartstopper’s detractors.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Definition of sequences

Verb

On most mornings, Nguyen Thien Bao threads his VinFast electric motorbike through the jammed traffic of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi — ferrying passengers and deliveries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else).

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 June 2026

Definition of threads

Noun

The footer is the heavy concrete foundation pad in the ground supporting the ride’s columns and beams that hold the track up.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Pinta hosted card-writing parties and spread the word on social media and through my columns and, all told, sent out around 2,100 cards that year.

— Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of columns

Noun

Supply chains evolve Unlike consumer electronics, automotive components must meet strict qualification standards while remaining available over extended production cycles.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Paramount argued that Amazon MGM, or other distributors like A24 or Lionsgate, could increase production levels if Paramount cut its output, undercutting any pricing power that Paramount might have over theater chains.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of chains

Verb

Or one that connects to all of your system and allows your employes to prompt across all of your data.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Going-to-the-Sun Road, which connects the eastern and western halves of the park, makes the area accessible for those unwilling or unable to explore the backcountry on foot.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026