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Recent Examples of cables
The price will be $4,500 including cables and connectors.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Officials urge drivers to consider taking a winter storm kit with them, including such items as booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets and extra clothing as well as water, a first aid kit and anything else that would help survive being stranded.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Luggage tags with metal cables or loop-through or buckled straps are typically more reliable than plastic or elastic closures, which can snap or break under pressure.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The Amphibian Modules This modular synth swaps patch cables for a pool of salt water.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Construction plans indicate that China intends to demolish and rebuild a basement wall, placing officials and equipment just over three feet from critical fiber-optic cables.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The NuPhy wireless mechanical keyboard category shows how performance does not have to be tied to cables, even in competitive environments.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Officials urge drivers to consider taking a winter storm kit with them, including such items as booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets and extra clothing as well as water, a first aid kit and anything else that would help survive being stranded.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Luggage tags with metal cables or loop-through or buckled straps are typically more reliable than plastic or elastic closures, which can snap or break under pressure.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The Amphibian Modules This modular synth swaps patch cables for a pool of salt water.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Construction plans indicate that China intends to demolish and rebuild a basement wall, placing officials and equipment just over three feet from critical fiber-optic cables.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The NuPhy wireless mechanical keyboard category shows how performance does not have to be tied to cables, even in competitive environments.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cables
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State audits in 2025 of PG&E substations in the Bay Area that found problems including missing fire extinguishers, oil leaks, non-functional cooling fans, loose wires, holes where bolts should be, and birds nesting in electrical equipment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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To limit the number of stray wires on your desk, this lamp includes ports for both USB and USB-C charging cables.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Whitewater rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, zip lining, ropes courses, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, yoga, live music, festivals and seasonal ice skating.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Images on social media showed five heads tied with ropes on two wooden posts on the beach in Puerto Lopez, a popular whale watching destination in the country's southwest.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Use strips of fabric or flexible cords (like bungee cords) to tie branches together.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Cables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cables. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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