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

Hassett’s tenacious acoustic guitar figure is stark and dusky like early Leonard Cohen, oozing low strings and a big oily bass. — Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026 Crumbl is giving away free cookies to customers with no strings attached. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 July 2026 The gilded piece also featured an intricate array of pendants held in place by strings of gold beads that wrapped around the singer’s rib cage. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 Despite its name, the island’s diminutive national instrument has 10 strings in five courses, and possesses a bright, sunny tone that cuts to the front of an ensemble. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 At times, Olise has looked the best player in the tournament when pulling the attacking strings for France, while current Ballon d’Or holder Dembele can spark something out of nothing. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 July 2026 All your photos, videos and messages are just long strings of these switches. — Aldo Romero, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 Those authorities included the US Department of Justice, which approved the merger last month without any strings attached. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 The ribosome is what translates genetic instructions to make proteins, which are themselves strings of amino acids that do nearly everything a cell needs done to survive and thrive. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 14 July 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

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Noun

Saturday will see a high near 82 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts over 30 mph at times, making downed trees and wires possible.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
The propeller still makes an audible whir that gives the drone away even when the eye can't, and its support wires and rods remain partly visible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

The potential spread of massive water and electricity-consuming data centers into Florida has sparked fierce opposition from thousands of residents and drawn dividing lines between its most powerful politicians.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Policy makers have nudged it into reserve baskets, offered central bank swap lines, nurtured its own payment system and more.

— Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of lines

Noun

Combine the two, and Spain have shown there are multiple threats to their game that transcend long sequences of possession.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The sequences cap off a half-decade romantic journey and offer a counter to some of Heartstopper’s detractors.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Definition of sequences

Noun

The footer is the heavy concrete foundation pad in the ground supporting the ride’s columns and beams that hold the track up.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Pinta hosted card-writing parties and spread the word on social media and through my columns and, all told, sent out around 2,100 cards that year.

— Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of columns

Noun

Supply chains evolve Unlike consumer electronics, automotive components must meet strict qualification standards while remaining available over extended production cycles.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Paramount argued that Amazon MGM, or other distributors like A24 or Lionsgate, could increase production levels if Paramount cut its output, undercutting any pricing power that Paramount might have over theater chains.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of chains

Verb

The design connects both MSR units to an integrated Energy Storage System (ESS) using a parallel power-sharing configuration.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Stockman further enhances that shaded footprint with a zip-in panel that connects the two individual side awnings into a complete 360-degree setup comparable to models on offer by Bundutec and Naturnest.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026