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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
Chargers, cables, and mysterious cords without a matching device are some of the easiest things to let go. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 Even inexpensive and innocuous items, such as a cord cover and a key bowl, can work wonders for you in your mission to tidy up your home. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 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
  • That’s why the systems are built with redundancy — typically to protect against natural disasters, cut cables and the like, but now for attacks, as well.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This means players can continue using the mouse wirelessly without having to connect a charging cable.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • The link between defence and future prosperity comes as Takaichi’s administration prepares a new national security strategy.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cloudflare can give agents a face—a link to the human or organization that owns them—so that trust, accountability and real commerce can follow.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Some of those startups started in the San Francisco Bay area, where AI dating apps are hosting parties, speed dating, coffee meet-ups and other in-person events to rope people into using their new service.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.
    — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Safely lift grease and grime from grill grates without wire bristles, harsh chemicals or endless scrubbing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • Almanza was charged with threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property and is currently being held on a $1 million bond in the Faulkner County jail.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Farinacci is being held on a $1 million bond and is expected to appear in court Tuesday.
    — Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • 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
  • Outside Delhi, a 32-year-old garment maker identified as Lalita says her factory now requires everyone to strap a GoPro camera to their heads at the start of each shift.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 July 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • Jakob Marsee snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run double in the fifth inning and Kyle Stowers homered for the second straight night Friday, powering the Miami Marlins to a 5-2 win over the New York Mets.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When differentiation collapses, something has to break the tie, and that something is price.
    — Amir Tarighat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of tie
Verb
  • Quarterback Caleb Williams tried to thread a desperation end zone throw to Burden through three defenders with three seconds on the clock.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In 7-on-7, Mahomes threaded two defenders to drop it in nicely for Jared Wiley.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of thread

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