Thesaurus results for STRINGS

strings 1 of 2

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

There are only so many tennis players who care about what kind of strings a coach and player might prefer. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 If that were true, and there were actually no strings attached, Centene would even get a charitable deduction. — Darryll K. Jones, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 No, the quintessential Townshend power sign was his giant circular windmill strum, arm outstretched and twirling, gathering centrifugal force to slam that pick up through the guitar strings, creating the loudest chord humanly possible. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 To me, your caps-lock text and expressions of frustration are just strings of text tokens. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Even the woozy strings of Ernst Reijseger’s score wear out their welcome. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Polymorphic malware can change hashes, strings and structure while preserving the same objective. — Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Many bettors use nonsensical pseudonyms or random strings of letters and numbers for their aliases. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Buildings strewn with strings of lightbulbs at the World’s Fair in 1893. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 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

Identical radiation, different damage Researchers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing and Hokkaido University tested thin samples taken from superconducting wires.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Automatic sensors turn the lights on in the dark and off in daylight, so there's no need for batteries or wires.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of wires

Noun

At 34, frustrated by the lack of a decent salary and deteriorating living conditions, including declining healthcare and long lines for gasoline, De La Cruz began to think about leaving Cuba.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
For me, the most important aspects of this game for the Vikings are the performances of the offensive and defensive lines.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of lines

Noun

The action sequences, meanwhile, are bloody but sterile and neat in a way that undermines the film’s wannabe grindhouse efforts.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality.

— Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sequences

Verb

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
The route threads through waterfront parks, past the Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary’s back-channel islands, and along quiet residential streets.

— John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of threads

Noun

The Athletic is confronted with dozens of multicoloured wires and cables, plugged in to a panel on an outside broadcast truck.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Expect clothes to be folded, charging cables to be tied with a ribbon and a tray of soaps to meet your arrival to choose your preferred scent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of cables

Verb

There are a couple of moments in the film where Zumthor connects his work with his personal experience of wanting to create homes, a secure space to compensate for not feeling safe as a child.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
The platform connects homebuyers with lenders offering various loans, including conventional, FHA and VA loans.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026