as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
the student succeeded in stringing even his teachers along with his tales of family hardships
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Recent Examples of string along
Or will we just get strung along, like so many shows have done to us in the past?
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
To be sure, there are risks that Iran could use negotiations to string along the international community, seek to divide the United States and Europe with counterproposals, and deflect further sanctions.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2011
Downtown Lake Placid is a collection of restaurants, shops and a 1920s-era movie theater that is strung along a cozy main street.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Whether strung along stair rails or draped across a mantle, this garland of gingerbread men and houses brings a fun, on-the-nose element to your seasonal decor.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
To be sure, there are risks that Iran could use negotiations to string along the international community, seek to divide the United States and Europe with counterproposals, and deflect further sanctions.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2011
Downtown Lake Placid is a collection of restaurants, shops and a 1920s-era movie theater that is strung along a cozy main street.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Whether strung along stair rails or draped across a mantle, this garland of gingerbread men and houses brings a fun, on-the-nose element to your seasonal decor.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for string along
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Be Wary of Phishing Emails and Texts After a breach, scammers may impersonate the affected company to trick you into clicking malicious links.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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She was tricked by the very devilish Zeus, who broke his way into many marriages.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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That was probably a terrible decision, in fairness, but Meazza responded by faking a shot to fool a defender, then teed up Piola to score.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the towering shoes may seem intimidating, don’t let their large, often chunky heels fool you: PLatform shoes are among the most comfortable heels in any wardrobe.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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But as, as the brilliant evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller notes, our capacities to judge competence have evolved, so too have our capacities to deceive others about it.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And Ken claims to be a man of faith but uses fake Uber accounts to meet his girlfriend and deceive his family.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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They're made of a Lycra spandex that wraps around and sucks in the waist, covering the belly button and giving you full butt coverage.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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To clarify, engaging your core and sucking in your stomach are two entirely different actions.—
Dana Solomon,
Outside Online,
16 Mar. 2025
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“String along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string%20along. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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