wire 1 of 2

as in cable
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a telephone wire

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verb

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Recent Examples of wire
Noun
Instead, there will now be a second print journalist spot, and wires will be eligible for the two print spots, along with many others. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025 According to Cooley, sometimes broods get their wires crossed and end up emerging during off-cycles. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
The incredible surgeons inserted a titanium brace to re-connect my jaw bones and my mouth was wired shut for a minimum of 8 weeks while the left jaw bone could heal. EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025 In order to get the house built, Felton Sr., a mechanic, had to trade skills with other Black men in the neighborhood, like the architect who drew his blueprints and the electrician who wired the house. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
Noun
  • These numbers assume the Demon is at a drag strip with a prepped surface cable of providing sufficient traction.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Most Popular Most Popular Ice cream recalled for listeria risk accused of killing Baltimore County newborn in $30M suit MASN to offer livestream of Orioles, Nationals games to fans without cable Which Marylanders donated to Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration?
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Tires cording after only 50 laps is untenable, effectively forcing drivers to throttle back and run tight against the bottom, further limiting passing.
    Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This corded immersion blender sports a substantially more powerful 625 watts, a four-pronged blade, and five variable speed settings.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Kids can climb ladders, shimmy up ropes or even rock climb.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
  • There was a steel player on stage, and the production design had her in the countryside, swinging on a rope swing and/or porch swing in front of a cabin.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Outfitters like Rio Adventures will strap you into a harness and send you paragliding above Ipanema beach.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Vrabel strapped on a blocking pad and got knocked on his butt by Campbell, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
    Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In this dynamic, standout firms will be able to thread that very difficult needle: positioning the company for a long-term future while generating short-term returns.
    Justin Worland, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In fact, creator Bruce Miller teases that audiences might very well be fed up with Nick by the end of this season but, with any luck, the writers have been able to thread that needle to keep Nick in the hearts of both June and the viewers.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In the past three league games, Miami won 1-0 against Columbus, tied Chicago 0-0 and tied Toronto 1-1.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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