Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cording
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Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026 -
The horizontal ruching adds a waist-cinching effect, while the compression fabric smooths and shapes.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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That cloudy, starchy water is a natural thickener and emulsifier, binding fat and liquid together, loosening the cheese sauce when needed, and creating a smoother, more cohesive texture—all without adding extra cream or cheese.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Trans Lifeline provides an online resource that discusses binding for all genders.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s been a quiet but persuasive strain of Americana threading through NYFW, not the bombastic, flag-waving kind, but something more intimate and lived-in.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Instead, look for screws that feature even threading, a smooth coating, and are a little bit heavier in weight.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Acton-Boxboro had taken a 1-0 lead in the second on Riley Bergeron’s goal, only for several waves of Arlington Catholic pressure to finally cash in on Kate Frawley’s game-tying goal early in the third.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Guests lingered late, revisiting the portrait installations and pausing to watch the videos again before collecting goodie bags—with keepsakes from La Mer, Zip Water, California Closets, and James Hardie included, tying the event back to AD’s broader focus on world-class innovation.—
Andrea Navarro,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Northern counties can expect 4–6 inches, with banding producing occasional higher totals.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
23 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Cording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cording. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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