as in to cord
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Recent Examples of wire
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Let cookies cool completely on pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
As humans, we are biologically wired to respond to stress with a fight-flight-freeze response.
—Chris Dyer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Or, use a tube of chicken or hog wire to form a cage.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Let cookies cool completely on pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Forensic accountants testified that Marilyn was the one who gave Nick the money, who then shuffled it around to various bank accounts, before wiring it back to Marilyn.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
As humans, we are biologically wired to respond to stress with a fight-flight-freeze response.
—Chris Dyer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wire
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The two cables that were damaged are the Arelion cable, which links Sweden to , and the C-Lion1 cable, which links Finland to Germany.John Feng, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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While the flight from pay-TV looks a bit less hectic when the virtual MVPDs are tossed into the mix, the overall sub count is now at around 68.8 million households, down from 103 million when cable was at its absolute high-water mark.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Think a $32 42-inch TCL smart TV or $5 Philips Sonic rechargeable electric toothbrushes, 12-piece Wahl dog clipper kits or Black & Decker corded blowers.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
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Just keep in mind that it’s corded, which has some pros and cons.Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alaska Rug Company makes more than 70 bowls a week, and has repurposed over 10 miles of used rope since the company began in 2010.Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The classic rope design has two handles and can easily be repurposed later for storage.Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Its wearable adapters strap around everyday shoes, clip in during the ride, and immediately stow away after.New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Bride Wars actress went shopping for holiday presents over the weekend with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Each story reflects the interplay between time and creativity, threading together a tapestry of perspectives that highlights the nuance of Japan’s cultural relationship with time.Sara Smith, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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There was zero time wasted on deciding where the puck should go; every pass was instantaneous and laser-accurate and threaded the needle through the slot perfectly.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins with six.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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And because every number is loaded with callbacks and foreshadowings, both musically and lyrically, the rangy story is tied into a very tight thematic bundle.Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wire. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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