Definition of cablenext
as in wire
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a mass of cables connecting the office computers to the main server

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Recent Examples of cable Bruce moonlights as a cable-news pundit and is the head of public relations at Westwin Elements. Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026 At age 36, and with four terms in the Texas House under his belt, Talarico could be found over the summer on nearly all the national cable outlets, even sparring with conservative talk show hosts on Fox News. Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026 An investigation determined Sanchez-Palomares removed about 50 feet of cable from beneath the Caltrain tracks. Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026 In its lawsuit, Paramount accused Warner board members of misleading shareholders and concealing its financial analysis on how much Warner’s basic cable channels, including CNN, HGTV, Food Network and TNT, are worth. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cable
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Noun
  • Sometimes rats chew the machines' wires or an explosion causes more serious damage.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The cotton rope construction features a woven texture that gives it a chic edge while being durable enough for everyday use.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Nathan tells him to get in the water in order to fix the hooks and ropes, but Max stands on the Jet Ski instead, which aggravates the bosun.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
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  • Later that month, another jury said Rafael Andres should be sent back to Florida’s Death Row for beating, stabbing and strangling a La Carreta waitress with a rice cooker cord in 2005.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Cable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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