1
as in pistol
a very energetic person
the babysitter will have her hands full with those two little live wires
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as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
that new reporter on the police beat is a real live wire
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Recent Examples of live wire
Rita Hills Blanc de Noirs This wine is a live wire of tension and freshness, with faint scents of brioche and Fuji apple, the mid-palate flavors juicy and mouthwatering.
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Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The Johnson County Museum of History and Franklin Daily Journal collected alumni memories of Christmas plays, pitch-in dinners and even one boy's recollection of running a live wire from the basement gas engine to a classroom door — which ended up shocking the principal.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
The damaged wire fell to the ground, and crews were able to remove the live wire, and slowly restored power to the area, with care taken to not overload electrical breakers.
—Austin American-Statesman, 17 Jan. 2024
More than a dozen children were rescued from a school bus that became trapped under live wires in Haddam on Wednesday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The Johnson County Museum of History and Franklin Daily Journal collected alumni memories of Christmas plays, pitch-in dinners and even one boy's recollection of running a live wire from the basement gas engine to a classroom door — which ended up shocking the principal.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
The damaged wire fell to the ground, and crews were able to remove the live wire, and slowly restored power to the area, with care taken to not overload electrical breakers.
—Austin American-Statesman, 17 Jan. 2024
More than a dozen children were rescued from a school bus that became trapped under live wires in Haddam on Wednesday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live wire
Noun
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Authorities found a 9 mm pistol, three additional firearms, ammunition and two suppressors in Santos' bedroom, according to court documents.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Officers spotted Jillian Shriner in the yard of her house, located next door, holding a pistol.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The organization remains a 40,000-member strong powerhouse for hospitality workers to this day.—
Shaun Richman,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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As a social media powerhouse, Watanabe is a notable influencer in the fashion and beauty space, having signed global partnerships with brands like Adidas x Ivy Park, Gap, Savage X Fenty, Fendi, and Hugo Boss.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the third start of his career, Larsson was a defensive dynamo on one end (four steals, two blocks) and had a role in 25 points on the other end, with 14 points and four assists (including three threes), to go with six rebounds in 30 minutes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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As the athletic director of the private girls’ Catholic high school, the 81-year old dynamo has been a fierce proponent of women in sports and athletics administration for over 50 years.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Live wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live%20wire. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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