Synonyms of cables

cables

noun

plural of cable

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wires
• ropes
• cords
• strings
• laces
• lines
• lacings
• guys
• stays
• halyards
• lanyards
• bungee cords
• whipcords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cables

Analysts say cutting the cables in the waterway would most likely affect internet connectivity in Persian Gulf countries. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Multiple redundant cables, motors, power supplies and computer control systems all keep the buildings perfectly stable in even hurricane-force winds. — Andrew Ginter, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Its strategy includes monitoring undersea cables, building a submarine link to Greenland, expanding icebreaker capacity and connecting European transport and energy infrastructure to Arctic networks. — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Stabilo’s shift toward a lifestyle proposition will also see the brand stepping into the realm of digital accessories, bringing its colorful codes to digital pens, chargers and cables, among others. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Engineers trying to support swelling AI workloads, video streaming, and cloud services often add thicker cables with more fiber pairs. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

But Sceye is also aiming to help provide regular cellular coverage to underserved areas where installing fiber-optic cables to provide Internet access is more economically prohibitive. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

There’s a Roland Space Echo RE-201 on the rack beside it, with a mess of cables trailing down to the wooden floor. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026

Last year, the EU kicked off a plan to prevent the Black Sea from becoming a Russian stronghold that includes protection for data cables and civilian ships. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026