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  • plural of cable.
  • present tense form of cable (3rd person singular).

cables

NOUN
wiring
Synonyms


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“Seeing that face with all the cables and all the wires and all the things going on, it just kind of encompasses all of it and takes it right back,” he said.

From Slate Jul. 19, 2026

The defence's main argument is that the bridge had a hidden construction defect, namely corrosion of the bridge's cables, and it was this that caused its collapse, not a lack of maintenance.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

They also installed advanced sensors that can detect movement up to one-billionth of a meter by using fiber optic cables that can extend or compress if any ground deformation occurs.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

They might look like the real deal, but only cables carrying the official USB logo promise the necessary safeguards.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“Have a look at this,” an officer said, handing him copies of Captain Herrick’s cables to Washington.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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