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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
Myelin functions like rubber coating on an electrical wire, allowing neurons to communicate faster. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 After baking, make sure your bread is cooled completely on a wire rack. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
It’s wired with Trackman technology, the same kind used at Major League stadiums across North America, including Coors Field. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026 Brown is intrinsically wired to find all sorts of ways for self-motivation, so a big season in 2026 almost feels inevitable, health permitting. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 1 June 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
  • Major upgrades include electromagnetic systems, such as arresting gear to catch landing aircraft safely and smoothly (replacing old hydraulic recovery systems) and electromagnetic linear motors rather than cables to move munitions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 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
  • Back on the job the morning after the alert was lifted, Isidro threw a rope over an avocado tree about 20 feet (6 meters) high and climbed up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds of children had gathered outside Bethel Lutheran School in nearby Morton for a jump-rope fundraiser when a chemical odor swept across the parking lot.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of rope
Verb
  • Members of the TreeCircus crew will help participants strap into the rope system and teach them how to climb using only the power of their own body.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Outside Delhi, a 32-year-old garment maker identified as Lalita says her factory now requires everyone to strap a GoPro camera to their heads at the start of each shift.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 July 2026
Definition of strap
Verb
  • Sony clearly wants to thread the needle of appropriately characterizing the new film while stoking audience nostalgia for its counterpart.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The first was a low-velocity ground ball threaded up the middle to drive in a run.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of thread
Verb
  • The MacBook Neo is inextricably tied to the iPhone Pro's release date.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Some of this can be attributed to a loss of trust in institutions, especially those tied to public health, thanks in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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