as in wire
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a mass of cables connecting the office computers to the main server

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Recent Examples of cable This layout is surprisingly clean, with only a few cables coming out of the back, and one running to your laptop. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 11 July 2025 The cable industry, which has been competing for mobile customers, issued a statement in response to the DOJ's approval of T-Mobile's transaction. ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025 It's controlled via a remote controller and a long USB-A to USB-C cable is included. Alexander Cox, Space.com, 11 July 2025 Scope of supply: Nothing Headphone (1), case, USB-C cable, 3.5mm jack, user guide. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cable
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Noun
  • The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • Beyond basic navigation, the Sunseeker Elite X7 also introduces Advanced Wire-Free Mapping, eliminating the need for physical boundary wires.
    William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The circle contracts, our stretch of rope joining with the others, while men on horseback thunder from over the hill.
    David Nolan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
  • The itinerary includes trekking through forests, with elevation gains of 2,625 feet and crossing multiple rivers, as well as crossing rock scrambles, sandbanks, ladders, and even rope climbs.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT Updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025

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“Cable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cable. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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