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as in wires
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things
a piece of string won't hold that gate shut if a big wind comes along
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as in sequences
a series of things linked together
recounted the string of events that led to the murder
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as in threads
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 Synonyms for strings
Noun
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Two doors on either side also conceal unsightly tech, with cutouts at the back that discreetly corral cables.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Pack a headlight, gloves, boots with great traction like Danner’s Mountain 600 EVO, and consider bringing a harness to safely connect to the cables and make the last 400-foot ascent.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bollards – short, stout columns of metal or concrete used as street barriers – were being replaced on Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl in February.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Their sophisticated store, with its wooden interior and marble columns, offers a royal chocolate experience.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This is iFi’s flagship portable DAC and headphone amp aimed at anyone who wants the ultimate sound from digital music files on the move.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The two investigators spent six months poring over thousands of documents in case files for crimes that were never solved.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The film weaves between color and black and white, between deepest shadow and rainswept Victorian streets.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The lavish side of mechanical keyboards Ultimately, the keyboard's unique construction, design cues, and lack of mass production contribute to a four-figure price tag that'll shock those not accustomed to the overly luxurious side of mechanical keyboards.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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And the world will be watching and taking cues.—
Charlyn Ho,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Strings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strings. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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