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
Mystical men laid white sheets and a bright pink blanket and pillows inside a gold palanquin and strung it with marigolds and white jasmine flowers.
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Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Teams are locked into rosters, cap aprons are strung too tight, and draft capital is tied up in a million different conditions.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.
—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
Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Teams are locked into rosters, cap aprons are strung too tight, and draft capital is tied up in a million different conditions.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators so far have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to the case.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of the most exciting playoff games in recent memory — a quarterback duel between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes — ended abruptly in a 42-36 Chiefs win when Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on an eight-yard touchdown pass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The artist is unknown but has been colloquially named the Flower Painter of Matera for the red poppy-like blooms threaded through the frescoes.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Walden’s watch, Disney’s TV platform and studio operations have threaded the needle with shows and franchises that lend themselves to what Disney does best — leverage its top properties across the company’s many outlets, from movies and TV shows to social media to theme parks.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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That can include your contacts, photos, location, or linked social media accounts like Instagram or Spotify.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Three weeks before John’s birth, an investment firm linked to Silvia purchased the mansion in Arcadia, where Guojun and Silvia moved in with Susan, Jefferson, John, and, eventually, many of the other children.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Strung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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