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
The new laboratory-scale method uses a molten mixture of sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide to pop silver wires off dead solar cells. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 Damaged insulation may expose wires, increasing the risk of electric shock, short circuits, or fire. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026 The team set out to develop a method for creating connection points along tiny insulated wires right where each accompanying microchip would need them. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 28 Oct. 2026 Also experiencing a surge in demand are purveyors of gravel, wires, and cables. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026 Traditional string lights typically feature more noticeable bulbs for a classic Christmas display, while fairy lights use tiny LEDs and delicate wires to create a subtle, twinkling effect. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 The deputy made a U-turn and saw the man, who deputies say is 49-year-old Brenton Burke, kneeling under the truck’s steering column and pulling wires, the arrest report states. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 There’s a pairing button on the top of the assembly, and around the back are black, white, and green wires for connecting the camera to a junction box. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 All incoming wires and your four most expensive outgoing wires are free each cycle. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wires
  1. cables
  2. ties
  3. ropes
  4. threads
Noun
  • The next generation of data center racks are more often using optical cables to carry the data between GPUs.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Among the 10 trans-Pacific cables identified as being most at risk, several are still under development with significant ownership stakes from US companies.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cables
Verb
  • Jay Ajayi ties an NFL record by surpassing 200 yards rushing for the second game in a row, helping the Miami Dolphins rally past the Buffalo Bills 28-25.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The robe features a small belt that ties together at the back, a leash opening at the top, and a velcro closure.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • Bob had to learn the ropes from old-timers and many magazine articles and books.
    — Bob Rocchetta as told to Al Ristori, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Bayley ran full speed through the middle ropes and hit a suicide dive onto Valkyria, who caught Bayley.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of ropes
Verb
  • My research led me to identify six domains of leadership, plus a seventh one that threads through all the others.
    — Drew McLellan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Though there are plenty of videos and Reddit threads online that show consumers how to remove the LED light, or get someone else to, there is also plenty of commentary from those bothered by removal of the light.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
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