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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
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Chains, strings, bows, keychains and small furry toys are just some of the add-ons sported by celebrities and other style influencers, giving their denim a young and carefree vibe.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
State officials promised to help Rochelle, but that aid never arrived, came late, had strings attached or did not match the support given to strangers who take in foster children.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
And while the drying up of no-strings aid money may well prove beneficial in the long-term, the lack of alternative finance remains a problem.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The real reason is to wreak as much havoc as humanly possible, or at least that’s what we’re given to believe from the way the hostess swans about while deftly manipulating dozens of puppet strings simultaneously.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
His plan promises more funding for education with some strings.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Proudfoot and his team, including Kris Bowers, pull all the right (if predictable) emotional strings, underscoring Hesse’s memories with majestic orchestral music fit for an Old Hollywood epic.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Scarlet strings of chile hung against the light-brown adobe of houses, and the fields were checkerboards of green and gold.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Diversion programs generally aren’t supported with federal dollars as that money comes with too many strings attached.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Chains, strings, bows, keychains and small furry toys are just some of the add-ons sported by celebrities and other style influencers, giving their denim a young and carefree vibe.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
State officials promised to help Rochelle, but that aid never arrived, came late, had strings attached or did not match the support given to strangers who take in foster children.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
And while the drying up of no-strings aid money may well prove beneficial in the long-term, the lack of alternative finance remains a problem.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The real reason is to wreak as much havoc as humanly possible, or at least that’s what we’re given to believe from the way the hostess swans about while deftly manipulating dozens of puppet strings simultaneously.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
His plan promises more funding for education with some strings.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Proudfoot and his team, including Kris Bowers, pull all the right (if predictable) emotional strings, underscoring Hesse’s memories with majestic orchestral music fit for an Old Hollywood epic.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Scarlet strings of chile hung against the light-brown adobe of houses, and the fields were checkerboards of green and gold.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strings
Noun
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Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Orangutans sometimes spend weeks finding the necessary materials (wires, bolts, screws), hiding their elaborate preparations from their keepers, and awaiting the perfect moment to execute their plans.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There were lines around the block for the most middling of apartments; people were raising their own rents to try to get an edge over other applicants.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stories included lines such as the following.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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The book has a lot of action sequences and also physical transformations.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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With a focus on quality and accessibility, Pisen's product offerings include power banks, chargers, cables, audio accessories, car accessories, portable power stations, and phone replacement parts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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These cables transmit hundreds of terabits of data per second including government communications, financial transactions, email, video calls and streaming.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The daughter of Veronica Hearst, one of her era’s most stylish society swans, she was raised in a lavish Fifth Avenue apartment designed by Renzo Mongiardino featuring columns, tapestries, and Old Master paintings.—
Derek Blasberg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lavic displays and dramatic columns of ash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Officials said the fire broke out at a Waldo’s store, a popular discount chains in Mexico.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Two additional deaths have been reported in a listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals sold at major grocery chains, including Trader Joe’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger, and Walmart, health officials said Thursday.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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That is also true regarding how the dispute connects to labor law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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And while the chemistry between the two romantic leads is solid, the movie never connects emotionally.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Strings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strings. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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