strung

Definition of strungnext
past tense of string
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 Footage published on Citizen showed what appeared to be a body covered by a white cloth lying by the lake near some yellow caution tape strung between a railing and a palm tree. Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 In fact, Jaissle, with his emotional touchline demeanour and obsessive tactical demands, comes across more as a highly-strung indie-rock songwriter/front man. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Market lights strung overhead, with Prieto and his team running the electricity themselves. Eric Ginsburg, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 The threads are strung the wrong way to hold the boundary together, so the curls grow with nothing to limit them. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Many Americans don’t want power plants built or electric lines strung near their homes. Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 Willow hit a desperation lariat and strung a series of moves together, including a missile dropkick. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Some sort of pink fabric was knotted up around where the ratchet strap was strung from the tree. Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 Similarly, the composer used a lyre to create the sound of a bow being strung — a key motif for Odysseus, who is a master archer. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung
Verb
  • Boise State led by 10 points late in the second quarter, and the teams were tied until midway through the fourth quarter when quarterback Dante Moore connected with receiver Dakorien Moore for a 62-yard touchdown.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Police told the station that the gunfire may be connected to an argument that occurred at Lavou Lounge, a bar located near the Sam's Club.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • On fourth-and-1 at the New England 45-yard line early in the fourth quarter, Lock faked a handoff, booted left and threaded a short pass through the arms of defensive tackle Milton Williams to Smith-Njigba, who took over from there.
    Andrew Destin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink Hints of the Meiji Era (1868-1912), the period in which the prison was built, are threaded through the hotel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • The five young men were linked to organised crime and had 37 convictions between them.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The latest incidents add to a growing number of food poisoning cases linked to the program since its launch in January 2025.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Strung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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