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

These days, Jackson and her drag king character live in Ramsgate, a port town on England’s southeast coast where – much like Pat’s flag – strings of Union Jacks flutter along the harbor. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Her scant hair was pulled taut across her scalp, like violin strings. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Six strings unite six performances at the Timucua Arts Foundation this month, providing a common musical thread for audiences to follow through multiple centuries and musical styles. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Languid piano tunes give way to surging, keening tides of strings. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 An antidote to session cookie theft DBSCs protect against the theft of session cookies, the unique strings of characters that websites store on browsers. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026 The clear vocals help the lead singer and choir stand out while the horns and strings sound crisp. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 This machine will actually press the strings down between frets and pluck those strings in time, like a human guitarist. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026 Bright chimichurri, peppery arugula, avocado, crispy onion strings, and pickled jalapeños add bold flavor and texture. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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

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Noun

Thanks to solar panels, the lights charge throughout the day (as long as they’re placed in an area that receives sunlight) and emit a warm glow without any wires.

— Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Power at the school went out immediately when the storm hit, Norrell said, and electrical wires tangled in trees were visible along Kedzie Avenue, which borders the school property to the west.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

Cameramen raced around hectically setting up lights and checking shots as choreographers ran through fight sequences and a prop team worked out how to hoist a net that would later restrain a hostage.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The second book, Shift, consists of alternating flashback sequences, telling both the origin story of the silos and tales from past rebellions.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 Aug. 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’s likely an attempt to minimize any concerns raised by the communities where the service is expanding, given these drones have already been scrutinized for crashing into cranes, internet cables, gardens, and an apartment building.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026
AUVs can inspect undersea cables and other critical infrastructure, map the seabed and support offshore industries.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cables

Noun

Next came an exhibition around a creepy Howdy Doody-ish figure that met countless violent fates while being cast about mechanistically on chains in 2016.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
By the end of the 1920s, major theater chains were dispensing with the organists and pit orchestras that had accompanied silent films.

— David Woodard, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of chains

Verb

Jones, who is from Boise, Idaho, learned about a program through his internship supervisor that connects people with extra rooms in their homes with other adults looking for a place to live.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Launched in 2023, her app connects users for in-person group activities like yoga and language exchanges, simplifying the process of forming new friendships.

— Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026