CORDING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

cording

verb

present participle of cord

as in cinching

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Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
The top has a practical drawstring waist with a cinching effect, plus a small pocket.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of cinching

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By binding to both, Imdelltra brings T cells into close contact with tumor cells, helping the immune system destroy the cancer.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
The company subsequently made that commitment legally binding in contracts with European national governments and the Commission.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of binding

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Beathard drove the melody in the verses and chorus, threading a stream of steady rhythms that keep the piece rolling forward.

— Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Honda says its design can tackle jobs ranging from threading a needle to tightening screws.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

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Golden State held on to a five-point lead early in the fourth quarter but the Dream fought back, tying it up on a Gray jumper at the halfway point of the final quarter.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
The Tar Heels lost 77-74 to Villanova on a Kris Jenkins buzzer-beater, but Paige’s game-tying shot remains one of the most replayed moments in UNC history.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

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