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Recent Examples of cables
Most of these require local area network (LAN) cables that can get tangled, says Narukiyo.
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Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
At the moment, the Iran war doesn't seem likely to derail the multiyear AI data center buildout, meaning the demand for Corning's fiber optic cables should remain robust.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
After the engines start up and the booster ignites, umbilical separation, or the disconnecting of power cables and fuel lines, will take place — the last step before the rocket launches.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
For one, during the dotcom era, much of the infrastructure built—such as fiber-optic cables—remained underutilized for years.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s why Corning and Meta are expanding the Hickory facility and across the state to meet the demands of AI, with a push for smaller cables that can handle a lot more fiber in the same footprint.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
At the moment, the Iran war doesn't seem likely to derail the multiyear AI data center buildout, meaning the demand for Corning's fiber optic cables should remain robust.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
After the engines start up and the booster ignites, umbilical separation, or the disconnecting of power cables and fuel lines, will take place — the last step before the rocket launches.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
For one, during the dotcom era, much of the infrastructure built—such as fiber-optic cables—remained underutilized for years.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s why Corning and Meta are expanding the Hickory facility and across the state to meet the demands of AI, with a push for smaller cables that can handle a lot more fiber in the same footprint.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cables
Noun
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Little Betsy, the artist of the family, paints all of our red, green, and blue electrical wires by hand.—
Jed Feiman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Plan your plantings so no nearby tree or shrub will ever grow tall enough to snag any of those wires, even in a windy storm.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Close to Rocky Mountain National Park, this all-inclusive guest ranch has everything from classic ranch activities like trail rides to surprising options such as a ropes course and zip line.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dupont brewed a variety of beers from the very beginning, but by the 1970s, saison was on the ropes, representing only about 2% of the company’s sales, while no one else was brewing it.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Charmast Portable Charger keeps all my devices alive without requiring me to pack a tangled mess of extra cords.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some of the victims had been wearing backpacks equipped with airbags that can help keep people on the surface of an avalanche, but had not pulled the cords to deploy the bags, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Cables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cables. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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