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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
He was rushed to a regional burn unit after accidentally touching a live wire while holding a ground wire in his left hand, NYU Langone said.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2024
Eastbound and westbound Interstate 96 is closed between Milford and Wixom roads due to a live wire downed across all lanes of the freeway Friday morning.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2024
But in the hours following, more reports of debris and downed live wires were received as gusty winds moved through the area.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024
The live wire of an issue is still playing out in the press as the band and their attorneys argue about what retiring or resigning means and clash over their current performances.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2024
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2024
Eastbound and westbound Interstate 96 is closed between Milford and Wixom roads due to a live wire downed across all lanes of the freeway Friday morning.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2024
But in the hours following, more reports of debris and downed live wires were received as gusty winds moved through the area.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024
The live wire of an issue is still playing out in the press as the band and their attorneys argue about what retiring or resigning means and clash over their current performances.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for live wire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for live wire
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The switches, which can be purchased for less than $20 or created on a 3D printer, allow the pistols to fire up to 1,200 rounds per minute, according to Platkin.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Altoona police found the polymer pistol affixed with a metal slide and threaded barrel in Mangione’s backpack, according to the criminal complaint.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instagram Instagram continues to be a powerhouse for building a community around a brand.Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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High-End Blenders High-end blenders can be powerhouses, ripping through ice, frozen fruit, and other solid ingredients to create the smoothest soups, smoothies, and sauces in seconds.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Colorado dynamo started gaining traction as the country’s No. 1 prospect on scouting boards early this season.Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Bringing in this new data on the dynamo could provide insight into habitable zones as well.Devika Rao, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Live wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live%20wire. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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