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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
Emily Weaver, People.com, 25 May 2025
Listen to this article After a string of injuries to top Colorado Rapids players, Darren Yapi made his own luck to beat St. Louis City on Saturday night.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
Munoz struck a braided cable strung between a fence post and a traffic bollard around 4:30 p.m. local time.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Our top deals include LED floodlights that rank high in safety, ambient string lights, hanging lanterns, versatile in-ground lights for pathways and gardens, and more.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 25 May 2025
Listen to this article After a string of injuries to top Colorado Rapids players, Darren Yapi made his own luck to beat St. Louis City on Saturday night.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
Verb
The Kremlin, which has been stringing the U.S. along for months regarding an end to its invasion of Ukraine, is a key ally for Iran as a U.N. Security Council member with veto privileges.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
Munoz struck a braided cable strung between a fence post and a traffic bollard around 4:30 p.m. local time.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for string
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That proposal submitted by Polk Stanley Wilcox was estimated to cost at least $136,000; the optional inclusion of the shock wires would have added approximately $55,000 to the total price.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Staff and wire reports USA TODAY LONDON — Chris Brown was granted bail by a London court after being charged with assault earlier this month.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Once the queue got long enough—usually about ten cars—the bird sprang into action, swooping down and flying just a few feet above the sidewalk along the line of vehicles.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 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,
22 May 2025
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The Wegmans grocery chain has also improved the customer experience by using the GS1 Digital Link.—
Benjamin Claeys,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Even Walmart and Target sell craft supplies, though hard-core crafters will point out, rightly, that those chains don’t come close to offering the selection of fabric and other materials that Joann did.—
Andrea Valdez,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2025
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The filmmakers thread these stories seamlessly into a larger picture that balances despair with moments that point cautiously toward a more stable future.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The ornate piece was threaded with brocade motifs and real chandi (silver) zari.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The actor, who is Black and gay, previously alleged that two men jeered at him before pouring bleach onto his body and tying a rope around his neck on Jan. 29, 2019.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Elster plays with perspective and consciousness in her interactive display, placing some items on the ground and using a rope to keep viewers at a distance from some artifacts and artworks.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
22 May 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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Shot in slow motion from overhead, the sequence features a bandaged and bloodied Korda luxuriating — eating, reading, smoking — in his bath as assorted nurses and household staff flit around him as if in a ballet.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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The child starts to recognize quantities, sequences, and patterns.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Uptown Charlotte 7) Artwork: Luminous Lane murals Location: 100 E. 4th St., Charlotte Bursting with colorful murals, Luminous Lane connects 3rd street to 4th street, between College and Tryon Streets in uptown.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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