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Recent Examples of wire
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The ingredients for the Lakers to control another wire-to-wire victory were present early in the second half of Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings, jumping out to a 22-point lead in the first half.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Here are three shifts required to re-wire your business and fully capitalize on the AI future.
—Yasmeen Ahmad, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The actress played an international spy for the CIA on the show and has often spoken about having to learn dialogue in different languages and performing her own stunts on the show, which involved wire work, jumping off buildings and intense hand-to-hand combat.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The ingredients for the Lakers to control another wire-to-wire victory were present early in the second half of Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings, jumping out to a 22-point lead in the first half.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Don’t reply to letters or emails asking you to wire or transfer money to your bank account.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Here are three shifts required to re-wire your business and fully capitalize on the AI future.
—Yasmeen Ahmad, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
Noun
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Paramount’s linear cable channels already run with skeleton staffs, in most cases.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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The channel is expected to be available as part of cable / satellite TV packages throughout Michigan and for in-market streaming via the MLB app, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced Monday.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carlo’s prison is evoked by blue-lit, hanging ropes.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The swaying of her rope made what was portrayed in the book even more vivid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead, it is recommended to strap the baby into the car seat wearing a lighter layer such as a sweater, and then place a jacket or blanket over the top of car seat straps to make sure the baby is both warm and secure.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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His hands were bound behind his back with black and white electrical cords.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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To avoid these issues, try packing a Magsafe power bank—which will also eliminate cords, making charging on the go a little less awkward.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Unless someone else is willing to help offset those costs, that’s a tricky needle to thread for a 35-year-old forward.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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The partnership was celebrated Tuesday night as Nu Stadium came alive, illuminated with a pink heartbeat representing Inter Miami, threaded with purple veins symbolizing Nu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Early in the third period, depth forward Bastian found the game-tying goal, dodging Saros.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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So far, Iran’s proxies have not carried out retaliatory attacks tied to the strikes against Iran, though that could change.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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