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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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Building a genome from scratch means that software tools similar to word processors can be used to easily search and replace strings of letters, or cut and paste code blocks.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Hammers and chisels notch a bridge to allow piano strings to vibrate freely.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Doldinger’s original score was a classical European affair, with sweeping strings and brass-heavy cues (with only the occasional synth coloring) inspired by the film’s fairy-tale origins.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
One interlude, in the show's final segment, displays Brandy and Monica as puppets bound up in each other’s strings.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Still, the kiss-off sounds sweet over lush strings reminiscent of early-’70s Isaac Hayes, and Swims has the chops to make the lyrics resound without coming off distastefully bitter.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The creative, who helmed the Gaultier brand from 2021 to 2024, also heads up an eponymous jewelry business offering bag chains, charms and other accessories in Tétier’s playful, maximalist style — teddy bears, sculptural flowers and multipatterned strings often included.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Except that my husband and I gifted them $20,000 at the end of the year last year, no intended strings attached.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
The holiday decor scene is saturated—nutcrackers, gingerbread houses, bow garlands, wreaths, strings of snowflakes, glittery pinecones, and that nativity scene that’s been passed down for generations.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Building a genome from scratch means that software tools similar to word processors can be used to easily search and replace strings of letters, or cut and paste code blocks.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Hammers and chisels notch a bridge to allow piano strings to vibrate freely.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Doldinger’s original score was a classical European affair, with sweeping strings and brass-heavy cues (with only the occasional synth coloring) inspired by the film’s fairy-tale origins.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
One interlude, in the show's final segment, displays Brandy and Monica as puppets bound up in each other’s strings.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Still, the kiss-off sounds sweet over lush strings reminiscent of early-’70s Isaac Hayes, and Swims has the chops to make the lyrics resound without coming off distastefully bitter.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The creative, who helmed the Gaultier brand from 2021 to 2024, also heads up an eponymous jewelry business offering bag chains, charms and other accessories in Tétier’s playful, maximalist style — teddy bears, sculptural flowers and multipatterned strings often included.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Except that my husband and I gifted them $20,000 at the end of the year last year, no intended strings attached.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strings
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Some are strapped to wires, waiting to be thrown into the air by various creatures.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rodents can damage a home by chewing on wires and insulation, and also carry several viruses that pose health risks.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Travelers are increasingly paying more for fewer services, a trend spreading from airlines to hotels and cruise lines.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Although cruise lines Viking, Seabourn, and Quark Expeditions offer submersibles or helicopters on some of their expedition ships, Scenic is the only line with both on board.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
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People sometimes compare the brain to a digital machine operating with sequences of impulses and silences.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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There are several sequences where Gwen is being thrown around like a ragdoll.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Once a utility choice for skaters drawn to their board grip, the style now threads between streetwear, luxury, and off-duty dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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And even now, with these new fiber optic cables for gen AI, those were years, decades in the making, correct?—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dealers are to inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies as well as remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables for free, as necessary.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vertical wood cladding on support columns and floating walls are a common feature throughout the residences.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ballroom is slated to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The company owns restaurant chains such as Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, LongHorn Steakhouse and The Capital Grille.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The recall affects bags of shrimp sold from June 12 to September 17, 2025, at multiple retail chains including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and more.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The derelict Toronto Postal Service Centre, now Scotiabank Arena, was on the eastern end of Bremner Boulevard, the street that connects the two buildings.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The new strategy connects water goals to the denim giant’s 2024 Climate Action Transition Plan, which aligns the company’ business plans with its climate commitments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Strings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strings. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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