strung along

verb

past tense of string along
as in deceived
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 strung along For one thing, the aircraft was an all-electric number powered by a dozen electric motors strung along the leading edge of the wing. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 But by Taiwan’s next presidential election in 2028, 12 years will have passed since that strategy was last tested—and the gamble is whether Xi can still be strung along. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Clients appreciate getting a clear answer instead of being strung along. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026 The small fragments of colorful glass, strung along together, produce soothing sounds, their tinkling notes wafting through the air alongside a chorus of windchimes and the sweet scent of plumeria blooming in the garden. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026 There’s a reason they’re strung along restaurant patios and hung for wedding receptions. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 The brand’s beaded bikinis and one-pieces stay relatively streamlined in silhouette, but are adorned with playful rainbow beads strung along straps and ties, translating its accessory language into a new category. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Last fall, loops of razor-wire fencing were strung along the Rio Grande in the Big Bend area, a remote region of far West Texas. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 The show is strung along by archival content. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung along
  1. deceived
  2. tricked
  3. fooled
  4. sucked in
  5. had on
Verb
  • Some veterans say recruiters deceived them and Haitian authorities tortured them; their families call them scapegoats.
    — Astrid Suárez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the Colombians have long maintained that they were deceived about the mission and arrived at the home after Moïse had already been killed.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of deceived
Verb
  • An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last year, but those at the park Tuesday appeared convinced of their brush with Bieber.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Because you can get tricked very quickly into thinking that acting is all about me.
    — David Katz, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of tricked
Verb
  • And we will be fooled into believing that’s the best, or worst, thing comedy has to offer.
    — Christina Catherine Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The balancing act Don’t be fooled by the lack of a back-up plan.
    — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of fooled
Verb
  • Young people who get addicted to social media get sucked in and lose track of time, Greenberg said, similar to adults.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • To combat that, the car was equipped with about 400 pounds of ice and water to cool not only the engines but also the air being sucked in and turbocharged.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sucked in
Verb
  • The teams eligible for the studies were limited to partners NASA already had on contract for technology development.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The political fracas reflects the toll that large-scale outbreaks have had on the public psyche.
    — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of had on

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“Strung along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung%20along. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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