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Recent Examples of wire
Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Rumours of a Bobby McMann acquisition are commonplace online, and with Calvin Pickard hitting the waiver wire on Sunday, change is in the air.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
He was tasked with mounting all the tools and equipment on any new apparatus and would wire all the radio and charging systems that were needed.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Following the 1967 war, a rope of asphalt had replaced the rubble and barbed wire, meandering through the city like an unwanted river.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Rumours of a Bobby McMann acquisition are commonplace online, and with Calvin Pickard hitting the waiver wire on Sunday, change is in the air.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
As part of running that business, the two would often import coffee beans and supplies from places like China and Brazil, which required them to wire money overseas.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
He was tasked with mounting all the tools and equipment on any new apparatus and would wire all the radio and charging systems that were needed.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
Noun
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What’s happening in Minneapolis isn’t a policy debate playing out on cable news.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The decision was delayed for months due to fears among lawmakers that the sprawling complex, which will sit near fiber-optic cables carrying sensitive data for financial firms, could pose security risks.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What to Do Mérida, which was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1540, became wildly wealthy in the 19th century thanks to the manufacture and export of sisal fiber, used for rope and textiles.—
April Long,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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For the most part, the couple prefers to salvage secondhand furniture, such as their cannonball rope bed and the 19th-century cupboard and settle bench the previous owners left behind.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Wednesday afternoon, a four-person astronaut crew is set to strap into a SpaceX capsule and undock from the International Space Station.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Tuck keys, phone, cards, and a few other essentials into the bag, strap it on, and be on your way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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With multiple streaming options at varying price points, many customers have opted to cut the cord and ditch cable entirely.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Feb. 2026
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These two rope-chain necklaces evoke an earthy feel compared to classic metal chains, and the matching cords create visual harmony between the two designs.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The artist is unknown but has been colloquially named the Flower Painter of Matera for the red poppy-like blooms threaded through the frescoes.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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A feeling of struggle also seems to thread through the album.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plutarch earned 20 Kentucky Derby points, giving him 23, tied with Intrepido for third in the standings.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cities tied to playoff teams also saw major spikes.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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