cord 1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯrd How to pronounce cord (audio)
Definition of cordnext
1
as in cable
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a vacuum cleaner with an extra long cord

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2
as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends

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cord

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verb

as in to rope

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Recent Examples of cord
Noun
Attach a large safety pin to one end and use it to feed the cord through the channel. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 The blade can make light work of opening packages, cutting cord, slicing through leather, and more. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
Settings and controls Many electric or corded heating pads come with some type of temperature control, either through a remote or on the pad. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways. — Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cord
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
  1. cable
  2. link
  3. rope
  4. wire
  5. bond
  6. strap
  7. tie
  8. thread
Noun
  • Once at the station, the Plug & Charge feature of the Volkswagen app starts the charging immediately and automatically once the cable is connected, no need to enter any additional info.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, hosts at the left-leaning cable news channel MSNOW have been highlighting the issue all week.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • The platform links brand clients with filmmakers around the world to turn advertising messages into standalone films with real narrative ambition, rather than conventional commercials.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When followers click those links and purchase something, creators get a cut of the sales — anywhere from five to 30 percent.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • Local authorities would rope together timber logs for a makeshift bridge, but in the rainy season, the logs would grow slippery and floods would wash them away.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • In May 2020, Loughlin and Mossimo pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud after they were accused of paying $500,000 for their daughters’ admission into the University of Southern California.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Will there be anybody available on the waiver wire who would walk through the door and, without a single day in the playbook, be a better option to protect Burrow’s blind side than Foster?
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also defended the decision to increase bond purchases earlier last month, after investor Stanley Druckenmiller criticized the move.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The school also reclassified some restricted funds to satisfy bond covenants.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • AirsFish Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Breathable and sweat-absorbent, these shin guards strap around the foot to stay securely in place.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Members of the TreeCircus crew will help participants strap into the rope system and teach them how to climb using only the power of their own body.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • Samba has ties to the Brazilian Carnival tradition, so Anna picks out a floral fabric and designs a skirt with feather-style panels that will move around with the dancer.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While Liang’s ties with the government have strengthened, his tech bets appear to be a convergence with Beijing’s priorities rather than state-directed, Wang noted.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tie
Verb
  • Mamdani’s alternative would revisit the 2006 strategy by threading an elevated bypass into the narrow slot between the BQE and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Though there are plenty of videos and Reddit threads online that show consumers how to remove the LED light, or get someone else to, there is also plenty of commentary from those bothered by removal of the light.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
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