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
  • Sometimes a power strip will short and shut off your devices.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Group chargers with power strips.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Or if they’re connected to a power strip, turn the strip off.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
  • 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
  • This one doubles as a power strip for your desktop or living room.
    — Simon Hill, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • 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
  • And do not plug more than three light strands into a power strip, Wiley said.
    — Felicia Dechter, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Aside from bright lighting, check to see whether your college allows power strips in dorm rooms.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
  • In one of the press sections, there weren’t enough power strips for the journalists present.
    — Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2024
  • Like many electrical devices, power strips wear down over time.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • And devices like smart thermostats and power strips can also cut your use and save money.
    — Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 11 July 2018
  • When this happens, even for a few seconds, inspect the power strip for signs of damage.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Unplug, dust and inspect power strips for damage.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
  • Sometimes the best purchases are the most boring ones — like this power strip.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Charging the devices with extension cords and power strips would be banned.
    — Nora Mishanec, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Be sure to unplug phone chargers, power strips, and any other equipment around the house when not in use.
    — Kris Kane, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2019
  • 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
  • This is like a prettier, more helpful version of the classic power strip.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That's why investing in a power strip, like this super thin one by Anker, is never a bad idea.
    — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2020
  • And never run the extension cord underneath a rug or plug it into a power strip.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 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
  • Spy cameras can even be placed in smoke detectors, alarm clocks and electrical outlets and power strips.
    — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2019
  • Plugging items that don’t need to stay on 24/7 into a power strip, and switch them off when they’re not needed.
    — Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
  • 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

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