cables

Definition of cablesnext
plural of cable
as in wires
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 cables Most of these require local area network (LAN) cables that can get tangled, says Narukiyo. Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026 At the moment, the Iran war doesn't seem likely to derail the multiyear AI data center buildout, meaning the demand for Corning's fiber optic cables should remain robust. Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 After the engines start up and the booster ignites, umbilical separation, or the disconnecting of power cables and fuel lines, will take place — the last step before the rocket launches. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026 For one, during the dotcom era, much of the infrastructure built—such as fiber-optic cables—remained underutilized for years. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 That’s why Corning and Meta are expanding the Hickory facility and across the state to meet the demands of AI, with a push for smaller cables that can handle a lot more fiber in the same footprint. Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026 The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • Without needing batteries or wires, the Moso Natural air-purifying bag attracts particles out of the air like a magnet, and continuously works to remove odors and harmful pollutants from your home, filled with just one powerful ingredient -- moso bamboo charcoal.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • My pop would solder wires to two foot-long metal rods, and then solder battery clips to the other ends.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • Close to Rocky Mountain National Park, this all-inclusive guest ranch has everything from classic ranch activities like trail rides to surprising options such as a ropes course and zip line.
    Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Dupont brewed a variety of beers from the very beginning, but by the 1970s, saison was on the ropes, representing only about 2% of the company’s sales, while no one else was brewing it.
    Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • It was lit for a horror movie, by single bulbs at the end of long cords.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Cables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cables. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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