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

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 The bass player plucked each of his instrument’s four strings, one at a time, while turning the corresponding tuning pegs. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 Solar has changed the math on that trade-off, and the available styles now stretch from pathway stakes to bistro strings that can turn a backyard into an evening room. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 But this replacement adoption has strings attached, in the form of a father (Fabrizio Odetto) who’d already been trying to get Giulia away from his dissolute ex, and is not about to hand her over to some rich third party. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 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 video then cut to a picture of herself in a hospital gown with wires attached to her body, along with a snap of what appeared to be the chest drain inserted into her armpit.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Investigators determined the man had left the device on the scene with wires exposed, the police report states.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

Bragg's office contends that the state charges, including murder and firearms offenses, involve different legal elements and criminal conduct than federal charges, which alleged Mangione traveled across state lines to stalk and kill Thompson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
There are at least four different lines of evidence that have failed to find any connection, said Angelica Ronald, professor of psychology and genetics at the University of Surrey in the UK.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lines

Noun

But over the course of numerous sequels and reboots, the franchise largely shifted away from resonant character drama in favor of high-octane action sequences and increasingly monstrous beasts.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Key sequences were excised before its original release, with still more cuts made for American moviegoers.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sequences

Verb

The Frontier Act threads the needle on this by creating lanes where states can still pass their own laws — such as around consumer safety that would protect children or stop pornography.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Another option is a minimally invasive repair that threads a stent into the artery to close the torn vessel lining.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026

Definition of threads

Noun

In a news release shared Tuesday, Verizon said that service interruptions affected people across Los Angeles County and other parts of the region after vandals cut multiple fiber cables.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
That means investing not just in subsea cables, but also in the infrastructure that brings them ashore and carries data onward, from landing stations to terrestrial fibre networks.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cables

Noun

Rather than the usual infotainment screen and a smattering of controls, this one has two columns of physical buttons with leather accents, and AC vents that echo the arrangement of the tailpipes out the back.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
This is part of a series of columns about young people and the economy.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of columns

Noun

American eating habits are shifting toward high-protein options, prompting major fast-food chains to reimagine traditional morning foods to meet growing consumer demand for functional nutrition.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Other chains found that promotions did little to offset pressure on lower-income consumers.

— Savyata Mishra, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chains

Verb

Black is the vice president of the 211 System Strategy, a helpline supported by the United Way that connects people to food aid, mental health services, transportation and more.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The famous Bosphorus Strait—which connects the Black Sea in the North to Sea of Marmara in the South, dividing Istanbul’s East and West sides—is filled with a constant flow of boats going about their business.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026