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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
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 important for Cyprus because under an existing agreement, Cypriot energy consumers would have to put up as much as 63% of the cable’s construction cost, meaning a significant jump in electricity prices.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Epicka has also included a desktop stand and a US-style extension cable in the box.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 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
  • Cranes were used to set up hanging ropes in Isfahan, a central city in the country, to execute three young protesters.
    — Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Silverton Medical Rescue team constructed a technical rope system to safely bring two surviving patients back to the road.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 9 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
  • Mesa tied it at 1 with a 412-foot homer into right field in the fourth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In a scoreless game in the bottom of the seventh, Didier Fuentes came out of the Braves’ bullpen and worked around a two-out single to keep the game tied.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
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