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
Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The fan base felt like Tavares had strung them along with assurances he’d re-sign, only to bolt at the first opportunity.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
There are red vinyl barstools, and there are Christmas lights strung from the ceiling.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
The town’s top accommodations are strung like beads along the rocky crescent shore.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
But then four hunters from Missouri placed a step ladder over a chain that, at the time, was strung across these very T-posts to prevent public access.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
The half-mile-long slackline was strung across Telegraph Canyon, a recreational area located near Superior, Arizona, about 60 miles east of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert.
—Outside, 5 Jan. 2026
Recreational slacklining can refer to balancing atop or doing tricks on a narrow webbing that is strung between two points, such as trees, according to the International Slackline Association.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Steph Curry scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half as Golden State (15-15) turned a single-point advantage at intermission into a commanding second win in a row, only the second time since mid-November that the Warriors have strung wins together.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The fan base felt like Tavares had strung them along with assurances he’d re-sign, only to bolt at the first opportunity.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
There are red vinyl barstools, and there are Christmas lights strung from the ceiling.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
The town’s top accommodations are strung like beads along the rocky crescent shore.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
But then four hunters from Missouri placed a step ladder over a chain that, at the time, was strung across these very T-posts to prevent public access.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
The half-mile-long slackline was strung across Telegraph Canyon, a recreational area located near Superior, Arizona, about 60 miles east of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert.
—Outside, 5 Jan. 2026
Recreational slacklining can refer to balancing atop or doing tricks on a narrow webbing that is strung between two points, such as trees, according to the International Slackline Association.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Steph Curry scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half as Golden State (15-15) turned a single-point advantage at intermission into a commanding second win in a row, only the second time since mid-November that the Warriors have strung wins together.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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That emotional impact is inseparable from the animation, threaded with light and shadow, underscoring how tightly songs and visuals are now bound together.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2025
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Mikael Granlund threaded a pass from the right circle to set up Merzlikins, and also scored.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Why Neutrals Calm The Mind Mazumdar said neutral tones are closely linked to a sense of calm, clarity and stability in terms of brain function.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The retrospective study would analyze existing health records to identify patterns linked to historical pollution exposure.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Strung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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