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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verb

present tense third-person singular of wire
as in cords

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Recent Examples of wires
Noun
Saturday will see a high near 82 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts over 30 mph at times, making downed trees and wires possible. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 The propeller still makes an audible whir that gives the drone away even when the eye can't, and its support wires and rods remain partly visible. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026 Cha said that as copper wires become smaller, electrons increasingly collide with their surfaces, scattering in different directions and reducing conductivity. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 Roach described human hands with their sense of feel and touch as being necessary for handling soft car parts such as hoses, wires, carpets, and trim panels. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 This style provides support and comfort thanks to a shelf lining or padded cups, keeping everything in place without extra layers, wires, or constant adjusting. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 Space additional wires 12 to 18 inches apart, running them horizontally. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Instead of calls traveling over copper wires, our Ooma line connects through the internet. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Cautillo was also carrying a disconnected lithium battery, an electric towel warmer that had wires sticking out of it, and an electric scooter with a bad sticking out of it, the statement said. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wires
  1. cables
  2. ties
  3. ropes
  4. threads
Noun
  • There was a moment of irony when the parade was halted by low-hanging overhead cables.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • Each of these cables costs a thousand euros, as per today’s prices, pushing up the cost of such a quantum computer.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of cables
Verb
  • And a pair of overalls really ties together any outfit within seconds — whether layered over a tank top or tee for summer or a sweater for fall.
    — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • The best player of the previous decade, the link that ties Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, has not taken an All-Star at-bat this decade.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • The statue is dragged via ropes by grunting Trojans before being lurched upright against a sacred temple, once again jostling those inside.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • When Shirley proves useless, Juliette hops onto some ropes to zip past the staircase gap and meet with Knox, who shares her curiosity about where Lukas went.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of ropes
Verb
  • Meyering carefully threads the themes of parental concern and young adult independence throughout her screenplay.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 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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