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 counterpoints to the pre-camp pieces are those made within the camp wires, both by adults and children. — Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 The problem is when the self-importance of festival political activism crosses wires with these horror nerds. — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Early use cases for individualized agents have included filing forms to have a pothole filled or messy telephone wires cleaned up, though these human response systems aren’t built to handle a massive uptick in requests. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026 And best yet, there's no annoying drilling or wires involved at all. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 Multiple wires and devices plugged into a single power outlet. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Her work has appeared in outlets like Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Yahoo Travel, and Punch, and has been syndicated to more than 300 digital and print publications via the Associated Press wires. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 In the more conventional approach, data has to move through interconnects (thin wires) from the memory where it’s stored to the compute chip that’s asking for it. — Nandan Nayampally, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 But the cleanup is far from over, as wires, branches and leaves are still scattered across the roadway. — Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wires
  1. cables
  2. ties
  3. ropes
  4. threads
Noun
  • This past spring, Russian submarines were caught near Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, testing a new weapon designed to disable undersea cables without detection.
    — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This ultra-slim portable charger will snap magnetically onto compatible iPhones, giving you the easiest way to charge your phone without power banks or cables.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of cables
Verb
  • But being unfunny is less Digger’s problem than a story that ties itself in knots trying to be clever, as a completely unconvincing big twist alters the picture and opens a window to a grim future.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The graphic motif is echoed on the laces, creating a refined visual continuity that ties every element of the sneaker together.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • There are also some unique farm games and activities to explore, including Rusty the Very Big Beast, a zip line and a ropes course.
    — Hali Smith October 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Not everyone will have a staffer who can teach them the ropes, the entrepreneur stipulated, but professionals are bound to have a friend with some experience.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ropes
Verb
  • 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
  • The route threads through waterfront parks, past the Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary’s back-channel islands, and along quiet residential streets.
    — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of threads

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“Wires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wires. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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