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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

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Recent Examples of wire
Noun
Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks and let cool at least another 15 minutes. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026 She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power. Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
Taj Mahal is unbeaten in three races, all at Laurel Park, including going wire to wire to win the Federico Tesio Stakes on April 18 by more then eight lengths. Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 Watched Colorado pounce early and lead wire to wire, to a game dominated by the Wild from the opening faceoff. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
Noun
  • His team unleashed a large advertising buy — a major chunk of his remaining campaign funds — placing spots on cable TV and online beginning in late March.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
  • Credo Technology — Shares plunged 12% despite Credo, which produces cables and chips to connect powerful AI computers, reporting a fourth-quarter beat on both the top and bottom lines.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Those who found Hillary Dawa were members of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), which sets the routes, ropes and ladders through the Khumbu Icefall at the start of the season, and is in charge of removing waste from the mountain once climbers have left.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • Attendees will explore a variety of types of vertical support structures and learn to tie different rope knots and lashings useful for creating plant support structures for our own garden.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • In the upcoming fifth and sixth seasons of Rubble & Crew, fans will strap on safety gear and get ready for demolition, as Builder Cove’s construction heroes become the Wrecking Crew, moving from construction to destruction.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 May 2026
  • One of the greatest Niners to ever strap on a gold helmet.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There was a table with plenty of workspace, a charging station with cords, plenty of seating choices, and even a map that suggested jogging routes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • On Marcriá, RaiNao expands her range, threading her island’s bomba and plena music through bassy reggaeton beats and orchestration.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
  • Mechanical hands dexterous enough to thread a needle, childlike dancing robots and adult-sized ones to help with deliveries were on display Thursday as the Humanoids Summit Tokyo opened.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Often the jokes are tied to an upcoming holiday or event.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Yeah Gluten Free, a bakery that specializes in gluten-free pastries, will host a pop-up inside the Atlanta Daily World Building in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood as part of an activation tied to the World Cup, according to a news release.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026

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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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