as in wires
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 cables
There have also been references to the UUV’s capability to interdict undersea cables.
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Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nor the piles of cables, chargers, head lamps, and other low-cost electronic goods that broke after a few uses.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
But the Storm weighs in at 385 kg (849 lb) before adding in the weight of the cables, coolant and propeller.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Keep all cables, plugs, and generators dry and covered.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The hookup to mount the Edge inside a PC case may require two of Corsair cables.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Uses glass cables for fast and reliable speeds, available in select areas.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
There are also cables zigzagging along the ocean floor and sensors that can listen in to what passes close by.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Researchers monitor the volcano through instruments and cables that extend from the coast.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2025
Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nor the piles of cables, chargers, head lamps, and other low-cost electronic goods that broke after a few uses.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
But the Storm weighs in at 385 kg (849 lb) before adding in the weight of the cables, coolant and propeller.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Keep all cables, plugs, and generators dry and covered.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The hookup to mount the Edge inside a PC case may require two of Corsair cables.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Uses glass cables for fast and reliable speeds, available in select areas.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
There are also cables zigzagging along the ocean floor and sensors that can listen in to what passes close by.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Researchers monitor the volcano through instruments and cables that extend from the coast.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cables
Noun
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This mini projector is built for anyone who wants big-screen viewing without the hassle of wires or bulky equipment.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
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While the driver most likely wouldn't have survived without the men's help, the official warns that approaching downed wires is dangerous.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Cables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cables. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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