1
as in pistol
a very energetic person
the babysitter will have her hands full with those two little live wires
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2
as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
that new reporter on the police beat is a real live wire
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Recent Examples of live wire
The Pittsburgh Public Safety Department said one of the two deaths happened when a Pittsburgh man was electrocuted by live wires, per Accuweather.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The drama tonight is about the host, Jerry Lewis, at the time something of a live wire and out of keeping with Academy tradition.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Harmony, for all her accomplishments, is a live wire and a threat.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
The drama tonight is about the host, Jerry Lewis, at the time something of a live wire and out of keeping with Academy tradition.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The drama tonight is about the host, Jerry Lewis, at the time something of a live wire and out of keeping with Academy tradition.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Harmony, for all her accomplishments, is a live wire and a threat.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
The drama tonight is about the host, Jerry Lewis, at the time something of a live wire and out of keeping with Academy tradition.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live wire
Noun
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They were then directed to a safe house where a pistol with a silencer was waiting for them.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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During a news conference Friday afternoon, St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry said the events began shortly after noon on Friday when a man pistol whipped someone and fired gunshots in a home in the 1500 block of Jessamine Lane.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This best-selling Korean formula is made with skin-soothing powerhouses shea butter and murumuru seed butter.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Trump’s supporters may find Senator Britt credible, and her doubts may help those supporters change their mind and convince her to fight on behalf of her constituents to save one of her state’s economic powerhouses.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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Headed by bass-guitar dynamo and EWF co-founder Verdine White, the current lineup also features two members — singer Philip Bailey and drummer Ralph Johnson — who both came on board in 1972.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
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Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter gives the dynamo the chance to reconnect with her tribe, ensuring that her story and message aren’t consigned to obscurity.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Live wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live%20wire. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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