cords 1 of 2

noun

plural of cord
1
as in cables
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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as in links
a uniting or binding force or influence the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends

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cords

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cord
as in wires

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Recent Examples of cords
Noun
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 This Top-up option replaces four separate cords with a single, streamlined solution. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 Tonal cords crossed from the vamp to the top of the shaft in front. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
  1. cables
  2. links
  3. wires
  4. bonds
  5. ropes
  6. ties
Noun
  • China is planning a gigantic embassy in London, which will include secret rooms buried next to sensitive communications cables.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
  • The pricing for these cables, which are available from Apple online and Apple Stores, is the same as the current colors.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of cables
Noun
  • Even during the heady days of the 1980s, Tyler maintained close links with the Swansea area.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
  • However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
Definition of links
Noun
  • Instead of calls traveling over copper wires, our Ooma line connects through the internet.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Cautillo was also carrying a disconnected lithium battery, an electric towel warmer that had wires sticking out of it, and an electric scooter with a bad sticking out of it, the statement said.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of wires
Noun
  • Statewide housing bonds and down payment assistance measures will be on the November ballot, and the city is moving to buy currently affordable apartments to keep them that way.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • But abrdn’s fund also holds healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs), bonds, even venture capital.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of bonds
Noun
  • In our newsroom this summer, 14 are engaged in a professional educational Sacbee course in journalism, working alongside our staff covering local news politics and sports; capturing visuals; and learning the ropes of audience engagement.
    — Scott Lebar, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • As Hayes climbed the ropes for a finisher, Baron Corbin appeared on the apron, threw him off for a disqualification, then dropped both men with End of Days.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of ropes
Noun
  • From John Fusco, Thunder Road is the multi-generational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family’s ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • Fans criticized Swift and Kelce for allowing someone with ICE connections to their wedding, given their Democratic ties.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
Definition of ties

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