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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
Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Most viola strings are tuned at C/G/D/A, from lowest to highest.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
No subscriptions, no renewal fees, no strings attached.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Confessions of a Handyman — but in today’s world there is next to no fun to be had from the world of no-strings employment.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Six-foot-four drag queens dancing on the bar in lingerie with tampon strings coming out of their bottom ends.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
And a manager in John Schneider who pulled all the right strings.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Hollow Knight’s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, brings melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Advertisement What the North wants is money and material assistance, without strings attached and presented as tribute not aid.
—Andrei Lankov, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
There are no strings, but the head of the racquet is perforated.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Most viola strings are tuned at C/G/D/A, from lowest to highest.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
No subscriptions, no renewal fees, no strings attached.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Confessions of a Handyman — but in today’s world there is next to no fun to be had from the world of no-strings employment.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Six-foot-four drag queens dancing on the bar in lingerie with tampon strings coming out of their bottom ends.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
And a manager in John Schneider who pulled all the right strings.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Hollow Knight’s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, brings melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Advertisement What the North wants is money and material assistance, without strings attached and presented as tribute not aid.
—Andrei Lankov, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strings
Noun
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This mini projector is built for anyone who wants big-screen viewing without the hassle of wires or bulky equipment.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
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While the driver most likely wouldn't have survived without the men's help, the official warns that approaching downed wires is dangerous.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Seventy-six percent described providing multiple lines of care as almost like a full-time job.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The lens surface gradually transitions in prescription strength, with no lines bifurcating your vision.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two-minute trailer showcases action sequences, romance and family dynamics across multiple storylines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of the film’s visual sequences are reconstructions of the experiences of the Palestine Red Crescent staff who were working in their West Bank office at the time.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This faith-forward drama threads themes of loyalty, provision and everyday grace into a contemporary setting—think community jam sessions instead of barley fields, and mentorship instead of ancient customs for its transfer into the 21st century.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ugarte then threads the ball to Amad, who misses the target, but is flagged offside anyway.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There have also been references to the UUV’s capability to interdict undersea cables.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nor the piles of cables, chargers, head lamps, and other low-cost electronic goods that broke after a few uses.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Vienna, Austria Balancing imperial legacy with modern rhythm, Vienna’s core is shaped by the Ringstrasse—a grand circular boulevard—where trams loop past the Hofburg Palace, the State Opera, and parliament’s Greek Revival columns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fathi's image captures a swarm of bright Perseid meteors streaking across the dense dust lanes and glowing heart of the Milky Way, framed by the ancient stones and truncated columns of ancient Soknopaiou Nesos.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, Russia’s and Ukraine’s Soviet-era tanks rumble across the battlefield covered in anti-drone nets and spikes, dangling chains and unwieldy cages.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tyla also wore coordinating chains around her waist, which dropped with gold medallion charms in numerous tiers.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pakam connects waste companies with a tracking and payments program.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The first is a ground plate, weighing 110 pounds, that connects to the home’s electrical grid and is installed in a garage or driveway.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Strings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strings. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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