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as in chain
a series of things linked together
recounted the string of events that led to the murder
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as in to thread
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 string
Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The singer announced a string of pop up shows, titled Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things, in Forest Hills, New York, Kansas City, Missouri and Pasadena.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Off the back, a three-season sunroom — painted in calming hues, strung with lights, and furnished with repurposed rattan, offers the perfect perch to watch the fire pit glow as night falls.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
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Noun
That implies over 1 billion kilometres of DC string cable.
—Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The singer announced a string of pop up shows, titled Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things, in Forest Hills, New York, Kansas City, Missouri and Pasadena.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Verb
At dusk, the area is lit by colorful fairy lights strung between massive mangroves.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Off the back, a three-season sunroom — painted in calming hues, strung with lights, and furnished with repurposed rattan, offers the perfect perch to watch the fire pit glow as night falls.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for string
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According to the Courthouse News Service, the former head of Escobar Inc., Olof Gustafsson, pleaded guilty on Friday to six counts of wire and mail fraud and money laundering.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
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In the main chamber, there’s plenty of room for the docking station, controllers, and wires.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Following an extensive refurbishment, Walt Disney World’s Test Track has reopened with all new show scenes, on-board narration, vehicles, and queue.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
24 July 2025
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The only remnants of the once thriving fast-casual chain restaurant are the imprints of large block letters that hung on the façade of the building, and a single, unused rotisserie.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The decision to expedite the full-time MBA program followed the standard campus approval chain, including the College of Business, Graduate Council and Faculty Senate, Toms said.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The shutter button is threaded to support a soft release button or mechanical release cable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Some were just barely threaded with gray, like a spider’s web.—
Meara Sharma,
The Dial,
22 July 2025
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Tennessee Home Builders has offered a $250,000 reward after a rope hanging like a noose was found at the construction site of the future Nissan Stadium.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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The repair kit includes a rope to attach to each of the pool's vertical support poles at the ground level.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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The system uses small chunks of overlapping frames to condition what comes next, allowing continuity of motion, character, and action throughout the sequence.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Fleming largely worked on the back half of the film and the action sequences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Palm trees line the shore, and a paved oceanfront trail connects Wailea to a series of smaller beaches and coves.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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From the very beginning, his journey of creating Airbnb was born out of necessity and a desire to connect people in a more authentic way.—
Raoul Davis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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