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

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 Just strings of numbers, mostly, that would otherwise be shoved out of short-term memory by more numbers. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 These specialized cells multiply and close up wounds to reduce the risk of infection, threading the site with stiff strings of collagen and fibronectin for extra support. — Mike McRae 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026 Others come with strings attached, especially carrier promotions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Grief has always been at the core of the French Cuban twin duo’s work, but joy spills over in the rumbling electronic-R&B production, dramatic strings, and exultant hand percussion of Offering, their first album as independent artists. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 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

Copper wires are commonly used for data transmission and cooling systems.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Its specialty steel, insulation materials and superconducting wires were all produced in China.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of lines

Noun

Unsurprisingly, no player has been involved in more passing sequences leading to shots than the 24-year-old this summer, given complete freedom to roam and dictate attacks with his abilities on the ball.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Piercing the sterility of contemporary life with the disruptive transgression of eroticism, Silver’s film features dreamy fantasy sequences that interrupt and disrupt, drawing us expertly into its characters’ sensual and unusual interiority.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 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

China is planning a gigantic embassy in London, which will include secret rooms buried next to sensitive communications cables.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
The pricing for these cables, which are available from Apple online and Apple Stores, is the same as the current colors.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of cables

Noun

DeJohn got his start in the industry working as a fashion illustrator at The Philadelphia Bulletin, where his work accompanied the fashion columns.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

Definition of columns

Noun

In addition to big chains like Chipotle and Pitfire Pizza, a host of Mexican food options ranging from late-night taco trucks to sit-down restaurants now line Sunset Boulevard.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The World Cup 2026 is down to quarterfinals, but restaurant chains are still getting into the game.

— Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 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