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

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Recent Examples of cables That’s likely an attempt to minimize any concerns raised by the communities where the service is expanding, given these drones have already been scrutinized for crashing into cranes, internet cables, gardens, and an apartment building. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026 AUVs can inspect undersea cables and other critical infrastructure, map the seabed and support offshore industries. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 The Iran war elevated Syria’s importance as a potential corridor for Gulf trade and data cables — regional countries are hoping their economic and diplomatic support will also weaken Iranian influence in the Levant. — semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Making matters worse for the Israeli military, Hezbollah deployed drones that are immune to radio signal jamming because they are connected to human operators by miles of fiber optic cables. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 Optical interconnects transport more data across greater distances than traditional solutions such as copper cables, while also using less energy. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Its windows framed the skyline through tangles of dark, leathery holm-oak leaves and, disorientingly, thick tree trunks rooted in enormous planters and secured against storms by vertical cables. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Flexible and lightweight, they’re designed for shorter runs and everyday walking thanks to thick foam cushioning, secure Flywire cables, and a breathable mesh upper that keeps feet cool on hot days. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 In a news release shared Tuesday, Verizon said that service interruptions affected people across Los Angeles County and other parts of the region after vandals cut multiple fiber cables. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cables
  1. wires
  2. ropes
  3. cords
Noun
  • Thanks to solar panels, the lights charge throughout the day (as long as they’re placed in an area that receives sunlight) and emit a warm glow without any wires.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Power at the school went out immediately when the storm hit, Norrell said, and electrical wires tangled in trees were visible along Kedzie Avenue, which borders the school property to the west.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wires
Noun
  • Countless online courses now promise to teach the ropes of content creation, while Arizona State University will be offering a new content creation major.
    — Julianna Pillemer, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Kopple’s Hamptons—even with its endless velvet ropes and parties and Jacuzzis—is positively quaint in comparison.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ropes
Noun
  • There's no need for batteries, cords or plugs, meaning using them outside is super streamlined and not at all technical.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Michael, who would later split from his father’s control, accused him of severe childhood emotional and physical abuse, including beatings with iron cords.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cords

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“Cables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cables. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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