How to Use power strip in a Sentence

power strip

noun
  • Invest in smart plugs, smart power strips, or timers.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Group chargers with power strips.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The plug splits into two, 5-foot-long cords, and at the end of each cord are power strips.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • Follow these expert tips for choosing a safe power strip for your home.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • The following are the things to look for when checking your power strip.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • Like many electrical devices, power strips wear down over time.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Unplug, dust and inspect power strips for damage.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
  • Charging the devices with extension cords and power strips would be banned.
    — Nora Mishanec, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Check your power strips for signs of damage, like heat, loose outlets, or frayed cords, to ensure safety.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • Few things are more annoying than a power strip where the outlets are too close together.
    — Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Try to locate a secure wall outlet or power strip for your device instead.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
  • In a case like this, consider replacing your power strip every one to two years.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • Attempting to run a microwave, space heater, or washer and dryer on a power strip could cause a fire.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Never use an extension cord or power strip to plug in a space heater; instead, plug in directly to the wall.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Using a power strip in wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms could cause an electrical fire.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Using a power strip in wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms could cause an electrical fire.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Cracks in the casing, a stiff or fraying cord, or discoloration around outlets mean that your power strip is failing.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • If a power strip feels hot to the touch, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove it immediately.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • If a power strip feels hot to the touch, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove it immediately.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The company has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The inside of the cabinet features a power strip for charging your phone, toothbrush, razor and more.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
  • Being aware of them and keeping a watchful eye on your power strip and its current condition could protect you and your home in the long run.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Your new power strip should feel sturdy, have a heavy-duty cord, and have good spacing between the outlets, says Vernon.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • Plug them directly into wall outlets — never use extension cords or power strips.
    — Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 15 Jan. 2026
  • My husband has plenty of power strips, but the more practical solution was this Anker charger block.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Knowing when to swap out an aging power strip can help protect your electronics and reduce the risk of electrical hazards in your home.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Plug heaters directly into wall outlets—never into extension cords or power strips.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Smart power strips can help reduce energy waste by automatically shutting off devices not in use.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Not replacing your power strips increases the risk of electrical shocks, damage to your equipment, and electrical fires.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026

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