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noun

ˈwī(-ə)r How to pronounce wire (audio)
Definition of wirenext
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

as in to cord

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Recent Examples of wire
Noun
Despite an extensive electrification project as part of the rebuilding efforts, 40% of the market is still supplied with unsafe, bare-wire electrical connections, turning even the most basic fans and lighting into fire hazards. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 Loggers found the teenagers’ decomposing bodies in the forest, one of them tied to a tree with electrical wire, prosecutors said. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
Consider a developer asking a coding agent to wire up an API, or a buyer asking a chatbot for vendor comparisons, or a customer pinging a support bot about why a payment failed. — Han Wang, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Carr and Konkoly would wire everyone up with EEG, perform their lucid-dreaming protocol, and let people drift off. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
  1. cable
  2. cord
  3. rope
  4. strap
  5. thread
  6. tie
Noun
  • When placed near a power cable, the fluctuating magnetic field passes through the inductor and induces a tiny alternating voltage across it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Alabama kickoff specialist Lorcan Quinn from Donaghmore, Northern Ireland, laid fiber-optic cable and poured concrete for work before being noticed in a local kicking contest and making his way to the SEC.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of cable
Verb
  • Settings and controls Many electric or corded heating pads come with some type of temperature control, either through a remote or on the pad.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways.
    — Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of cord
Noun
  • The mouse, remembering the lion’s mercy, came to the rescue and gnawed through the ropes to set the lion free.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Hernandez died on Tuesday evening after sustaining injuries during fast-rope training at Camp Schwab, the 3rd Marine Division said on Thursday.
    — Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of rope
Verb
  • Travelers can also strap on ice skates for a turn around Rockefeller Center’s epic rink, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this season.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Friends have babies, partners, limited vacation days, different budgets, or no desire whatsoever to strap on snowshoes in the high Arctic.
    — Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of strap
Verb
  • Try one threaded through a pair of relaxed corduroys, finished with a purple barn jacket for an unexpected pop of color.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Thin white straps wrapped around Williams’ ankles, threaded through buckle closures that kept the shoes in place.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of thread
Verb
  • Vance isn’t the only prospective candidate tied to Trump with new problems after the midterms.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • He’s tied for the fourth-longest points streak to start a season in league history.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of tie

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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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