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Recent Examples of wire
Tony Aiello, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Rather than relying on wires or microchips, these panels use geometry to do the work.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
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
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Noun
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds during Saturday's storm ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off its pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires near the Metro-North train station.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Rather than relying on wires or microchips, these panels use geometry to do the work.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
Noun
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The report also said that the child would sometimes be woken up by Timouche to hit her for no apparent reason, including hitting her in the face with a charging cable for no reason.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Parents who once watched the cable channel Jetix, which became Disney XD, can actually see Dragon Striker on June 9 (a day early) on XD.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a big frontier out there to conquer, and Courseau is now enough of a cowboy to rope it, brand it, and ride it into the sunset.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The lawsuit has also roped in debate over the bureau’s February 2026 policy, which the government contends has replaced earlier guidance issued under an executive order that Lamberth initially enjoined last June.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Look for appliances with frayed or cracked cords and get rid of them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Under the method, executioners strap inmates to a gurney with chest and shoulder harnesses and attach a mask to his face.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Advertisement Maintaining that influential position requires threading a needle.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
12 June 2026
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Flynn speaks for the tech industry and threads a careful needle.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Rays entered the series after a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox but have lost consecutive games to the Angels, who were tied for the worst record in the American League at the start of play Saturday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The Knicks elected to foul rather than allow San Antonio to attempt a tying three and the strategy worked exactly as intended.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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