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

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 The mix of drums informed by rap and R&B, strings and guitars gesturing to rock and country, and pop-radio confetti resulted in a grab bag of both great and grating quality. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 Given the country singer’s presence, the music leans into the genre with softer, twangier strings that lift the effortless harmonies from the two singers. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 David Ayer’s latest film is sure to pull on a few heart strings. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 In the 1990s, University of Southern California computer scientist Leonard Adleman solved the famous traveling salesman problem using nothing more than strings of nucleotides and biochemistry. — Mike McRae 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 Believers wore them on strings around their necks as talismans against illness and injury. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 His team managed to pull serious strings to bypass the lengthy waitlist and typical time requirements to secure him a spot in the intensive five-hundred-hour course that can last between nine and twelve months. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strings

Noun

The Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and Effie Yeaw Nature Center were initially closed while crews assessed the damage and checked for live electrical wires that could pose a safety hazard.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Isaiah’s sister testified that the boy was repeatedly punched, kicked and beat with hangers and wires.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

Soon after the mother and daughter took over the kitchen, lines began forming inside the supermarket.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
One of Andie’s most powerful lines happens at the end of the film and encapsulates the corrosive nature of the Predator machine.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of lines

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And, of course, there are more gunfights and suspense sequences, including with champagne bottles as blunt weapons for Knightley in her second-season return.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
But sequences in the film that show his inner torment serve an important purpose, says Primetime editor Daniel Garber.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 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 made the electrical connection effortless; the only real work was routing and hiding the cables behind the interior trim.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
The woman, 37, was found half naked with bruises on her body and tied up with cables.

— Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cables

Noun

Several readers have spoken of appreciation for the columns of mine that intersected sports and society, such as excoriating the NFL for its blackballing of Colin Kaepernick.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
The structural system, meanwhile, is based on point supports, which means the building loads are transferred through columns that can be spaced relatively far apart.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of columns

Verb

The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The goal is to understand where your organization connects with customers on the things that matter most to them, and to look at your own brand honestly.

— Sena Kwawu, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026