cording

Definition of cordingnext
present participle of cord

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cording
Verb
  • The All’s Fair actress’s dramatic, parking lot-skimming outerwear featured silver grommet buckles adorning her wrist, and a matching waist-cinching belt.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • In combination with the waist-cinching belt, the lapel collar balances your figure for a flattering fit and stately appearance that can take you from work to the weekend.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Because of this binding effect, kratom can be addictive.
    Gary Kirkilas II, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
  • While the date isn’t necessarily binding—the discretionary target may present an opportunity for Main Street to continue its fundraising efforts into next week—the situation is a source of great concern for the 29 MLB, NBA and NHL franchises whose local TV rights are tied to the RSN group.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Beginning at Sunrise Point Fishing Pier, the route winds northwest through the city—ascending stairways, threading through hillside neighborhoods, and weaving across parks both iconic and obscure—before culminating at Lands End Lookout.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Rodríguez appears to be threading a needle.
    Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In the snow and wind, Broncos kicker Wil Lutz lined up for a potential game-tying field goal with less than five minutes left in the AFC title game.
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Pritchard scored 15 points in the first half on 7-of-10 shooting, and the Celtics didn't trail again after Brown hit a tying 3-pointer and scored again from long range midway through the first quarter.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Northern counties can expect 4–6 inches, with banding producing occasional higher totals.
    Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
  • 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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