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noun

ˈwī(-ə)r How to pronounce wire (audio)
Definition of wirenext
as in cable
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a telephone wire

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wire

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verb

as in to cord

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Recent Examples of wire
Noun
Sometimes there's a wire handle, sometimes a bright red graphic of a Chinese-style pagoda on the side. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Utilizing advanced digital steer-by-wire technology, this rectangular yoke replaces a mechanical steering column completely with precise electronic actuators. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
And what comes through the social gate is going to wire that child’s brain. — Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 One major market is treating the synthetic dollar as an unregistered security; another is wiring it into the plumbing of a half-trillion-dollar asset manager. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
  1. cable
  2. cord
  3. rope
  4. strap
  5. thread
  6. tie
Noun
  • Number 87 strutted into Arrowhead Stadium after the NFL bye week wearing a cable knit, wool-blend letterman cardigan ($249) from the line.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Ring monitor has a USB-C power port on the bottom and comes with a USB-C cable and a USB AC power adapter.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of cable
Verb
  • Settings and controls Many electric or corded heating pads come with some type of temperature control, either through a remote or on the pad.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways.
    — Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of cord
Noun
  • Netflix is obviously against the ropes again, after slowing user engagement on the service rattled Wall Street investors and layoffs came this week as a sacrifice to the share price.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The first responding officer opened one of the suitcases and discovered a woman's decomposing body -- naked, bound with rope and in a fetal position.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of rope
Verb
  • Until then, Hill will keep his workouts going and wait for the chance to strap on pads and start playing in the NFL once again – that is if a team wants his services in 2026.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • AirsFish Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Breathable and sweat-absorbent, these shin guards strap around the foot to stay securely in place.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of strap
Verb
  • The Lorenzo can be worn two ways, with or without a fine leather strap threaded through the gold Eye of the Needle, which can be buckled across the foot to create a leg-lengthening effect.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring so many characters and elements from the games that non-aficionados are left desperately attempting to keep up, Street Fighter tries to thread the needle between fan service and welcoming the uninitiated.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of thread
Verb
  • In this economy, the value of luxury assets like art, watches and fine jewelry is tied to their ability to signal that their owners can afford what others cannot.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is running a Creator Pitch Challenge tied to its 40th anniversary, while Bloomr.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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