WIRED Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

wired 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of wired

as in hyper

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verb

past tense of wire

as in strapped

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On the hardware side, the Pura X Max includes a homegrown Kirin 9030 Pro chipset and 5,300mAh battery, with support for 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2026 Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 There's a headphone jack for wired headphones, to really immerse yourself like you time-warped back to a scene from Stranger Things, plus the cassette player can rewind and fast-forward to a fave song for that true tactile action. — Shirl Leigh april 06, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026 Brightspeed is often one of the few wired alternatives in rural zones. — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wired

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Adjective

Both scandals spurred reforms by state lawmakers that nevertheless failed to streamline a complex disciplinary process and left gaps for troubled businesses to continue operating.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Jesus showed that physical problems, troubled relationships, financial needs, and even personal wilderness experiences can be resolved by holding thought to Mind’s all-powerful, entirely good reality.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of troubled

Verb

Even Hunnam’s character, whose arc was the main story that threaded the dark and violent 2008-14 series, received a sendoff in the finale.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Tara Rudd drove toward Angel City’s back line and threaded a pass through to Rodman, who raced downfield and curled a shot just over goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of threaded

Adjective

Pasadena residents are upset after a bloodied peacock was found in their neighborhood last week after what appeared to be a violent encounter with a mail carrier.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Improved Digestion Bloating, constipation, acid reflux, upset stomach—all are uncomfortable signs of indigestion after eating.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of upset

Verb

Allisha Gray tied her career high with 32 points to lead all scorers, while Angel Reese finished with another double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The MacBook Neo is inextricably tied to the iPhone Pro's release date.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of tied

Adjective

The visit is complicated by Everett’s (Mulroney) plans to propose to his high-strung girlfriend, Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker), whom Sybil does not approve of.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 July 2026
But the real shock here is Wilde, who not only knows how to keep viewers on the back foot as a filmmaker but slides into a neurotic register and off-kilter comic timing for her high-strung hostess that fit her like rubber glove.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026

Definition of high-strung

Verb

How Leaders Should Prepare The organizations that get this right will be the ones that deploy agents where the work is bounded, the data is clean and the accountability is clear.

— Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
With the sprightly energy of a schoolboy, Jean-Paul Doron bounds into an empty creek, his red suede shoes scraping pale rocks.

— Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of bound

Verb

The then Duchess of Cambridge took inspiration from the ‘90s and early 2000s in an olive green sweater dress, black tights, boots, and a wide belt cinched at the waist.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
The waist, for example, was cinched particularly tightly and emphasized in the 1940s and ’50s.

— Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

Definition of cinched

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