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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 strings
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The halterneck bikini style was also held in place with bright yellow strings.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Just strings of numbers, mostly, that would otherwise be shoved out of short-term memory by more numbers.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
These specialized cells multiply and close up wounds to reduce the risk of infection, threading the site with stiff strings of collagen and fibronectin for extra support.
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Mike McRae 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Others come with strings attached, especially carrier promotions.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Grief has always been at the core of the French Cuban twin duo’s work, but joy spills over in the rumbling electronic-R&B production, dramatic strings, and exultant hand percussion of Offering, their first album as independent artists.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Their room was decorated with balloons that featured photos of the couple hanging on its strings, and the bed was covered in red rose petals laid out in the shape of a heart.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Throngs of people gather to watch troupes perform ballet over the hum of violin strings, twirl to Hindi music in traditional Indian dress, and even stomp to heavy metal.
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Cameron Pugh,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Nadal also uses the Western grip, which sends the racket strings from low to high while practically facing downward.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The halterneck bikini style was also held in place with bright yellow strings.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Just strings of numbers, mostly, that would otherwise be shoved out of short-term memory by more numbers.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
These specialized cells multiply and close up wounds to reduce the risk of infection, threading the site with stiff strings of collagen and fibronectin for extra support.
—
Mike McRae 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Others come with strings attached, especially carrier promotions.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Grief has always been at the core of the French Cuban twin duo’s work, but joy spills over in the rumbling electronic-R&B production, dramatic strings, and exultant hand percussion of Offering, their first album as independent artists.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Their room was decorated with balloons that featured photos of the couple hanging on its strings, and the bed was covered in red rose petals laid out in the shape of a heart.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Throngs of people gather to watch troupes perform ballet over the hum of violin strings, twirl to Hindi music in traditional Indian dress, and even stomp to heavy metal.
—
Cameron Pugh,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Verb
From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strings
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Copper wires are commonly used for data transmission and cooling systems.
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Its specialty steel, insulation materials and superconducting wires were all produced in China.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
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Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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Unsurprisingly, no player has been involved in more passing sequences leading to shots than the 24-year-old this summer, given complete freedom to roam and dictate attacks with his abilities on the ball.
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Piercing the sterility of contemporary life with the disruptive transgression of eroticism, Silver’s film features dreamy fantasy sequences that interrupt and disrupt, drawing us expertly into its characters’ sensual and unusual interiority.
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On most mornings, Nguyen Thien Bao threads his VinFast electric motorbike through the jammed traffic of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi — ferrying passengers and deliveries.
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To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else).
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Most companies have drawers full of cables, adapters and spare monitors nobody uses.
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Dangers are still many, from accidental poisoning to electrical cables, Stojiljkovic said.
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DeJohn got his start in the industry working as a fashion illustrator at The Philadelphia Bulletin, where his work accompanied the fashion columns.
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Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
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Lotte Shopping revealed in a corporate filing on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Megabox parent company Contentree JoongAng to merge the two chains was terminated on June 30.
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The planned merger of Lotte Cinema and Megabox, South Korea’s second- and third-largest multiplex chains, has collapsed, ending a 14-month attempt to combine the two companies into the country’s biggest theatrical exhibitor.
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Empower connects to a wide range of accounts, including bank accounts, IRAs, retirement plans, loans, credit cards and mortgages.
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Inside, the interiors strike a balance between classic New England and contemporary design, with white shiplap walls, playful wallpaper, warm wood accents, and a spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower levels.
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