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 At Christmas, snow machines cover the grounds while lights are strung through the trees and holiday music plays all day. Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 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
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  • While earthquakes are not connected to climate change, the way many cities in earthquake-prone California have prepared for a potential Big One is as an example of what’s possible.
    Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While Betty Jo was staying at the lake house, a local attorney contacted her about a scale model of an old Hi-Power Service Station that was connected to her family.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Even Hunnam’s character, whose arc was the main story that threaded the dark and violent 2008-14 series, received a sendoff in the finale.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Tara Rudd drove toward Angel City’s back line and threaded a pass through to Rodman, who raced downfield and curled a shot just over goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Balde, a La Masia product, has been linked with Manchester United, and his potential sale would generate pure profit for Barcelona, particularly after the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo, who had previously kept him out of the starting lineup.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Although products containing the jalapeños linked to the salmonella outbreak have been found and recalled in several stores across the nation, none were found in Arizona stores.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Strung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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