as in connected
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 strung
These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
In the field behind the station, the Threatts set up tables with benches under a canopy of lights strung between trees.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
At dusk, the area is lit by colorful fairy lights strung between massive mangroves.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Blanked over the previous 14 innings, the Guardians finally strung some hits together in the sixth and tied it 3 on RBIs from Kayfus, DeLauter and Arias.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
In other words, the oil and gas industry doesn’t require massive power lines strung across the state to continue thriving, Bennett said.
—Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
The two-day competition is just getting started, but some of the mature red oaks and pines that tower throughout the landscape are already strung with 50-foot lines of climbing rope.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
These refer to the type of curtains that have holes at the top so they can be strung on the rod directly so parts of it are exposed.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
In the field behind the station, the Threatts set up tables with benches under a canopy of lights strung between trees.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
At dusk, the area is lit by colorful fairy lights strung between massive mangroves.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Blanked over the previous 14 innings, the Guardians finally strung some hits together in the sixth and tied it 3 on RBIs from Kayfus, DeLauter and Arias.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
In other words, the oil and gas industry doesn’t require massive power lines strung across the state to continue thriving, Bennett said.
—Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
The two-day competition is just getting started, but some of the mature red oaks and pines that tower throughout the landscape are already strung with 50-foot lines of climbing rope.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
These refer to the type of curtains that have holes at the top so they can be strung on the rod directly so parts of it are exposed.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung
Verb
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But Boston netted the equalizer just three minutes later when a cross from Barbara Olivieri connected with Alba Cano, who deposited it into the net.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The outlet, citing sources connected to the case, said the officer had previously been arrested for falsifying documents.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Oihane drove a low cross into the box to find Banda in front of goal, and the forward threaded her shot through heavy traffic into the back of the net to draw level at 2-2.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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But after Roy drove into the slot and scored on a rebound early in the third, Toews threaded a wrist shot through heavy traffic to put Colorado up 4-1.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The duo became Instagram official in December after being romantically linked since the summer of 2025, when reports of their outing in Montreal made headlines.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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“Strung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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