wires 1 of 2

noun

plural of wire
as in cables
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a telephone wire

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wires

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wire
as in cords

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Recent Examples of wires
Noun
The General Post Office's (GPO) system of wires and cables simply could not keep up with the ever-increasing demand for more bandwidth to accommodate not only phone traffic but the expanding television networks. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 Otherwise, Iran and the United States will continue to get their wires crossed—and the next cease-fire could again collapse. — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 Researchers warn that removal may require opening the dashboard, cutting wires and restoring connections involving the ignition system or vehicle computers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Despite being confined to her bed, covered in tubes, tangled in wires, despite being separated by gloves and masks and isolation gowns, our laughter permeated all those barriers. — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026 As with many new smart lawn mowers, the Lidax Ultra 3000 doesn't require perimeter wires for navigation. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026 The bear was panting and struggling with the placement of its paws and legs on the pole — which was carrying 7,200-volt wires at 22 feet high. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 The shots are busy with equipment—boom mikes, bulb-flashes, wires and cables dripping like innards or snakes, the hungry Cyclopean eye of a mounted camera. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 Lack of protection from abrasion could expose wires, increasing the risk of a short circuit. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wires
  1. cables
  2. ties
  3. ropes
  4. threads
Noun
  • The latest development is hedgehog-style armor, which surrounds the vehicle with unraveled steel cables intended to snag, disrupt, or prematurely detonate incoming FPV drones.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • That comes as Verizon continues retiring its legacy copper network in favor of faster and more power-efficient fiber-optic cables for broadband services.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
Definition of cables
Verb
  • The group ties Drake for the third-most leaders in the history of the roster.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The three homered in the same game for the fifth time this season, which according to Elias ties the major-league (10th time) and franchise (second time) records.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • Punk connected with the GTS again, but was too close to the ropes so Rhodes got the rope break at the very last second.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Some lowered themselves by ropes from the top of buildings that are 42 and 54 stories tall after climbing stairs to the roofs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of ropes
Verb
  • The Frontier Act threads the needle on this by creating lanes where states can still pass their own laws — such as around consumer safety that would protect children or stop pornography.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
  • Another option is a minimally invasive repair that threads a stent into the artery to close the torn vessel lining.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of threads

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