cording

Definition of cordingnext
present participle of cord

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cording
Verb
  • With belt-cinching streamers straining to do more with less, sloppy vibe calibration has become a common problem.
    Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The 56-year-old star contrasted the delicate netting with visible black boning on her bodice, giving the waist-cinching corset design some extra structure.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Maybe the implications of binding yourself in chains?
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
  • That’s key given the agreement would be legally binding and set rules, fees, timelines and more for both parties.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And for nearly 200 years, the Navier-Stokes equations have served as an unimpeachable theory of how fluids in the real world behave — from ocean currents threading their way between the continents to air wrapping around an aircraft’s wings.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Mister Terrific emerges as one of Superman’s smartest anchors, threading intellect through a story preoccupied with power, trust, and what the world expects its heroes to be.
    Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Coby White scored 27 points and hit six of Chicago's franchise record-tying 25 3-pointers, and the hot-shooting Bulls beat the surging Los Angeles Clippers 138-110 on Tuesday night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Coby White scored 27 points and made six of Chicago’s franchise record-tying 25 3-pointers, and the hot-shooting Bulls beat the surging Clippers, 138-110, on Tuesday night.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Staffers are banding and taking samples from common raptor species throughout the county, according to a district social media post.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • After calls for a reunion tour following last year’s standout performances at Coachella, No Doubt is banding back together for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, with six shows slated for 2026.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Cording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cording. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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