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

Instead of pushing off the ground, the motor essentially pulls the robot upward, with a pulley and two strings helping to launch it. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 Rather than rejoice at the prospect of more fuel with fewer strings attached, experts and stakeholders don’t see many advantages to the change. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 There are strings, including a Marxophone, and brass instruments that extend beyond the usual, including a cimbasso, as well as the traditional Indian woodwind instrument shehnai. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026 The South London artist channels Disney soundtrack tropes into claustrophobic strings and drones, while a handful of vocal tracks hint darkly at real-world family drama. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026 These strings could ultimately make for memorable product pages, social media usernames, and much more besides. — David Pierce, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026 May 21 – June 20 Fun may come with a few strings attached today. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 Gemini May 21 – June 20 Fun may come with a few strings attached today. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Oct. 2026 But the production here betrays its economy, and the direction, by Garth Davis and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, remains earthbound, held down by mournful strings and devoid of color. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 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 counterpoints to the pre-camp pieces are those made within the camp wires, both by adults and children.

— Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
The problem is when the self-importance of festival political activism crosses wires with these horror nerds.

— Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

One of the positive changes in the streaming era is more blurred lines and less pressure to fit neatly into traditional genre boxes.

— Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
Built by Van der Graaf, the recreated Atlantic contains plenty of nods to the original’s design, from its elongated hull, elegant lines, and towering 147-foot masts.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of lines

Noun

Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
The film will shoot on location in New York City (for sequences chronicling her arrival by ship and her Broadway musicals), the Brazilian city of Maricá (standing in for Los Angeles) and Rio.

— Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sequences

Verb

My research led me to identify six domains of leadership, plus a seventh one that threads through all the others.

— Drew McLellan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of threads

Noun

This past spring, Russian submarines were caught near Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, testing a new weapon designed to disable undersea cables without detection.

— Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
This ultra-slim portable charger will snap magnetically onto compatible iPhones, giving you the easiest way to charge your phone without power banks or cables.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of cables

Noun

Yet, the city views from her new outdoor space — of water towers, decorative brick and tilework, arches and columns and rooftop gardens — help soften the transition.

— Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Long ignored by Saudi Arabia, the ancient columns of Al-Rajajil are now embraced as part of the area’s rich pre-Islamic history.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of columns

Noun

Contract pharmacies grew from roughly 1,300 in 2010 to more than 31,000 by mid-2026, dominated by the largest chains.

— Casey B. Mulligan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Her income comes from contracts with national brands, including beverage companies, grocery and restaurant chains and sports companies.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of chains

Verb

In Busan, Kim wants to meet international co-producers and financiers as well as programmers from festivals abroad, and to test whether the film’s theme connects with audiences beyond Korea.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Spanning 40 miles as the crow flies, the Suwalki Gap is a corridor of land, running along the Polish/Lithuanian border, that connects the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to Belarus.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026