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as in pistols
a very energetic person
the babysitter will have her hands full with those two little live wires
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as in powerhouses
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
that new reporter on the police beat is a real live wire
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Recent Examples of live wires
On the other hand, the Cracker Barrel debacle touched so many live wires of American politics that the story was simply irresistible.
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Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for live wires
Noun
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In May, 1967, the Black Panthers entered the California Capitol Building with shotguns, pistols, and rifles to protest stricter gun-control laws.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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New Zealand has strict gun laws, which require an additional permit for possessing pistols specifically.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Alienware Gaming Laptop Deal Alienware offers a wide range of gaming laptops, from entry-level models to ultra-high-end powerhouses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Swift, Adele, Kenny Chesney, Rihanna, Jay-Z and Bob Dylan, plus such music powerhouses as Spotify, UMG and even spinning giant Peloton rely on these lawyers for navigation, strategy and to bring in the big bucks.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Live wires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live%20wires. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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