The race went down to the wire.
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Wire
/ˈwaɪɚ/
Synonyms for "wire" (128 found)
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cinchcoaxial cablecordcutpurseday letterdipdiverdo upelectric cableelectric cordfast telegramfastenerflashflexgirdgirdlegirtgirthhighlinehookup wire
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Noun(15 words)
circuitcircuitingcircuitsconducting wireconductorconductorsconnect by wiringdispatcheselectrical wireelectrodeselectronic funds transferfilamentfilamentsinstall wiringinterconnect
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
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9 entriesPCB wiringaluminum wirebreadboard wiringcopper wiregalvanized steel wirewire a circuitwire a housewire fundswire money
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12 entriescircuit wiringcopper wireelectrical wirehouse wiringinsulated wirethin wirewire fundswire gaugewire moneywire transferwire upwiring diagram
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3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
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If you touch that wire, you will receive a shock.
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This cage is made of wire.
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I just made it under the wire.
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