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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
Turn Cornbread out onto a wire rack, and let cool completely, about 1 hour. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 The General Post Office's (GPO) system of wires and cables simply could not keep up with the ever-increasing demand for more bandwidth to accommodate not only phone traffic but the expanding television networks. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 Duty bound here, the station man wired Shawmut’s request to Omaha, 675 railroad miles away. — Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 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
  • That’s why the systems are built with redundancy — typically to protect against natural disasters, cut cables and the like, but now for attacks, as well.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This means players can continue using the mouse wirelessly without having to connect a charging cable.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 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
  • Chad Gable countered with an ankle lock and later an armbar over the top rope.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For the adventurous, there’s the Haulback Challenge rope and bridge course and the Timber Ripper Mountain coaster.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 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
  • Quarterback Caleb Williams tried to thread a desperation end zone throw to Burden through three defenders with three seconds on the clock.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In 7-on-7, Mahomes threaded two defenders to drop it in nicely for Jared Wiley.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of thread
Verb
  • The Brewers tied it 1-1 in the fourth on a home run to center by Bauers, who now has 20 in a season for the first time in his career.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Stewart's two-run single off Wilber Dotel (1-4) in the eighth tied the score 7-7.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tie

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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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