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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cable Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025 But eventually, the pull from the ship was too strong, and the tether cables snapped. Keith Langston, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Including the five Christmas games that were simulcast by cable sibling ESPN, big-reach ABC thus far has played a part in 13 of the NBA’s 20 biggest draws in 2024-25. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2025 See more options to watch 1923 without cable below. Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cable
Noun
  • Filigree is just you, bending some small piece of wire.
    Sandra Jordan, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Dakota Kai Dakota Kai hit a dive to the outside before Raw went to break, but poor Dakota tripped on a camera wire.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Upon searching Hildebrandt’s home, police found rope, handcuffs, medical gauze, and a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey in a safe room.
    Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Larger planters and jugs with unique handle shapes, paintings, and ceramic rope detailing offer customers another option for larger bouquets.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The dog appeared to be a black and white pitbull around 3 years old and there appeared to be a cord from the curtain above draped across the dog’s neck.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cable. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on cable

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!