wire 1 of 2

as in cable
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a telephone wire

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wire

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verb

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Recent Examples of wire
Noun
It’s wired, of course, but that should be a given for the price of $25, which is 50% off. Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025 The only fallback back is that the controller is wired. PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Verb
Since the inspections, some of the parties requested additional information from the city, including samples of the lighting system and wire mesh, Brown said. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025 The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her. Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
Noun
  • Among the bright spots for traditional TV were the NBA playoffs and finals — the latter accounting for the top seven broadcast audiences of the month — and a 12 percent bump in cable news viewing.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
  • Last fall, Russia launched its own anti-jamming technique, deploying drones controlled by long fibre-optic cables that ran all the way back to their bases—essentially, deadly kites.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Thread the rope or cord through the holes in the pool noodle pieces, connecting them.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 11 July 2025
  • It can be used corded or cordless (20 hours), and the misting attachment can keep you up to 10 degrees cooler.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • The repair kit includes a rope to attach to each of the pool's vertical support poles at the ground level.
    Melina Khan, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
  • Consumers are advised to contact the manufacturer to receive a free repair kit, which includes a rope to replace the compression strap, and consider draining the pool until the repair is made.
    David Matthews, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Besides moose meat, the aircraft also had a set of antlers strapped to the wing.
    Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
  • These included two strapping Irish setters, whose owner was relocating to London for work and did not want to risk shipping her pets as airborne cargo.
    Guy Trebay, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • The shutter button is threaded to support a soft release button or mechanical release cable.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
  • Some were just barely threaded with gray, like a spider’s web.
    Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • This small, daily action, tied to a routine cue, builds consistency, reduces reliance on motivation and strengthens willpower over time.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing last Friday, detailing how investigators were able to tie Alexander Lee Smith to the November 2023 double homicide.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 July 2025

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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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