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Recent Examples of wire
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
In order to acquire a private utility, a municipality or other public entity must buy or lease the system’s infrastructure including polls, wires, and substations.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Don’t reply to letters or emails asking you to wire or transfer money to your bank account.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Back then, gaming gear meant a sticky controller with a frayed wire and a TV that hummed louder than the game itself.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
In order to acquire a private utility, a municipality or other public entity must buy or lease the system’s infrastructure including polls, wires, and substations.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Jayhawks led wire to wire in the second period.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Don’t reply to letters or emails asking you to wire or transfer money to your bank account.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
Noun
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Bloomberg operates its own cable network, and Reuters has long served up video to its many clients.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Just like most portable lock boxes, this one is secured with a three-digit code and comes with a lengthy adjustable steel cable that can’t be cut or broken.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One small but interesting thing Rolapp added was that security will drop the ropes on 18 as the final group walks the hole Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, it is recommended to strap the baby into the car seat wearing a lighter layer such as a sweater, and then place a jacket or blanket over the top of car seat straps to make sure the baby is both warm and secure.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon, a four-person astronaut crew is set to strap into a SpaceX capsule and undock from the International Space Station.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some have replaceable batteries while others come with a USB cord and can be connected to a power bank for mobile use.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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My greatest irrational fear was that the machine might squeeze far tighter than necessary and I’d just be stuck there in immense pain until someone unplugged the cord.—
Zachary Bernstein,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And trying to thread a needle to repair a sleeping bag when your hands are shaking with hypothermia?—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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The first two entries in Denis Villeneuve‘s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic threaded an increasingly rare needle between critical acclaim and box office success.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Teruaki Sato hit a game-tying RBI double before Shota Morishita, who entered the game as an injury replacement for Seiya Suziki, belted a three-run home run to give Japan a 5-2 lead.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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During an interview on the 2026 SAG Actor Awards red carpet, Law Roach—Zendaya’s longtime image architect—suggested to a reporter that Zendaya and Tom Holland had tied the knot.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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