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Recent Examples of cables
Most companies have drawers full of cables, adapters and spare monitors nobody uses.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Dangers are still many, from accidental poisoning to electrical cables, Stojiljkovic said.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The device uses clean energy harvesting, typically combining solar panels and wave-energy mechanics, to continuously recharge its internal power sources without requiring any external fuel or cables.
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New Atlas,
30 June 2026
Proteinaceous cables extend from the cell’s poles toward the equator and latch onto the chromosomes.
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
These high-tension cables virtually eliminate vertical movement, providing exceptional stability even in deep and turbulent ocean waters.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Expansion battery integration also proved cleaner than expected, with flatter, easier-to-manage expansion cables that avoid some of the awkward cable clutter commonly associated with scalable backup ecosystems.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Moreover, the company has additional growth opportunities in optical DSPs (digital signal processors), ZF optics, ALCs (active LED cables), and PCIe retimers.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Researchers have shown that existing telecommunication cables can record bridge vibration signatures.
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Dangers are still many, from accidental poisoning to electrical cables, Stojiljkovic said.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The device uses clean energy harvesting, typically combining solar panels and wave-energy mechanics, to continuously recharge its internal power sources without requiring any external fuel or cables.
—
New Atlas,
30 June 2026
Proteinaceous cables extend from the cell’s poles toward the equator and latch onto the chromosomes.
—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
These high-tension cables virtually eliminate vertical movement, providing exceptional stability even in deep and turbulent ocean waters.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Expansion battery integration also proved cleaner than expected, with flatter, easier-to-manage expansion cables that avoid some of the awkward cable clutter commonly associated with scalable backup ecosystems.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Moreover, the company has additional growth opportunities in optical DSPs (digital signal processors), ZF optics, ALCs (active LED cables), and PCIe retimers.
—
Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Researchers have shown that existing telecommunication cables can record bridge vibration signatures.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cables
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Copper wires are commonly used for data transmission and cooling systems.
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Its specialty steel, insulation materials and superconducting wires were all produced in China.
Noun
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His first experience of the championship will come from inside the ropes, competing alongside some of the world’s best players.
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Much like Argentina, the Three Lions were put against the ropes by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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This Top-up option replaces four separate cords with a single, streamlined solution.
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“Cables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cables. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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