How to Use jumper cables in a Sentence

jumper cables

plural noun
  • That's where a pair of jumper cables comes in handy.
    — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Talk to a man searching for jumper cables.
    — Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
  • There were always cute boys around to help us with the jumper cables.
    — Ada Tsengassistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2022
  • But does your teen driver know how to use jumper cables safely?
    — Jasmin Radoncic, Good Housekeeping, 5 Dec. 2018
  • There was a ladder next the power pole and there was a belt and jumper cables at the top of the pole.
    — Carol Robinson | [email protected], al.com, 21 June 2019
  • Park the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables reach each battery.
    — Alex Leanse, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Have an emergency bag with jumper cables, a flashlight, gloves, a hat and warm clothes.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Go over how to change a vehicle’s oil, check tire pressure, run jumper cables and swap a tire.
    — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 24 Mar. 2020
  • At a minimum, jumper cables, flashlight, gloves, a hat and warm clothes.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Contents include jumper cables, a small shovel, tow hooks, and more.
    — Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Go over how to change a vehicle’s oil, check tire pressure, run jumper cables, and swap a tire.
    — Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2020
  • Two men knocked on a door of a residence and asked a male resident for jumper cables.
    — Sarah Lane, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2017
  • Is a portable jump starter better than jumper cables?
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Store jumper cables, phone chargers, extra water and snacks in the trunk, along with a small first aid kit.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
  • Alas, after 7 days, its owner showed up with his own buddy, and jumper cables.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Everyone should have a jump starter or jumper cables in their trunk in case of emergencies.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 20 Nov. 2020
  • This kit comes equipped with items like jumper cables, a tow rope, flashlight, gloves, and a survival whistle.
    — Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Always have jumper cables, a tire repair kit, and a recovery strap on hand.
    — Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Keep a first-aid kit in your car, along with a blanket, some water, snacks, a flashlight and jumper cables.
    — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Ensure the vehicles are close enough for the jumper cables to connect.
    — Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022
  • Lifting the seat bottoms reveals two small cubbies that can fit items like jumper cables or a first-aid kit.
    — Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 11 May 2023
  • Take blankets, water, jumper cables, a flashlight and a tow rope, in case you get stranded.
    — Dallas News, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Take along blankets, water, jumper cables, a flashlight, and a tow rope in case you get stranded.
    — Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2020
  • Take blankets, water, jumper cables, a flashlight and a tow rope, in case you get stranded.
    — Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Mackenzie Rolf doesn’t usually bring jumper cables to choir class.
    — Rachel Alexander, oregonlive, 20 Jan. 2021
  • Jumper Cables Any pair of jumper cables is better than not having any at all.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2017
  • Diaz suggests having jumper cables, a flashlight, wet wipes or baby wipes, and a first aid kit on hand.
    — Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Common items such as a first aid kit, jumper cables, bottled water or blankets are things most people have.
    — Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The trainer returned with an acupuncture needle, a car battery and jumper cables.
    — Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 27 June 2019
  • Returning from his house with old jumper cables and a stick, Roth fashioned a makeshift tourniquet.
    — April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025

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