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 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 One example would be that the study annualized the conditions found on the days researchers strung their nets. Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 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 Most rural power lines consist of bare, uninsulated aluminum wires strung across thousands of miles of wooden poles, often through rugged forests. Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 Students set up tents and information tables and strung large banners around an outdoor amphitheater at the center of campus. Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Our backyards become little restaurants, strung with lights and softened with linen tablecloths, and our rooftops become cocktail parties and dance halls. Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 June 2026 Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung
Verb
  • Suzuki connected for his 19th home run in the first inning, driving in Pete Crow-Armstrong after a leadoff single.
    Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Lyu recommends using Google and Microsoft to review the apps connected to your accounts.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • What unites them is the method, in which small pieces of marinated protein are threaded onto skewers and grilled over hot charcoal, where the smoke and intense heat create deeply flavorful, succulent, crispy bites.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Hernández went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly, demonstrated zone awareness while drawing two walks, and made the play of the night, ranging far into foul ground after gloving a ground ball that threaded the chalk line.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026
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  • Michigan officials on Saturday reported cyberattacks on nine of the state’s water systems, as investigators look into whether Iran is linked to a spate of similar hacks on states across the country.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Hewitt and Davidson were first romantically linked back in March 2025, after they were caught by paparazzi out and about and getting cozy on several occasions.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Strung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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