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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2
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 basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 The larger case easily stows a Kindle or iPad Mini, power bank, digital camera, earbuds, and more; the smaller one stashes cords and adapters. — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
  1. cables
  2. links
  3. wires
  4. bonds
  5. ropes
  6. ties
Noun
  • There was a moment of irony when the parade was halted by low-hanging overhead cables.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • Each of these cables costs a thousand euros, as per today’s prices, pushing up the cost of such a quantum computer.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of cables
Noun
  • When news broke that US Air Force engineer Jeffrey Sovern had been charged in connection to the destruction of 13 Flock devices, redditors flooded the post with praise, sharing links to his legal defense fund and encouraging others to donate.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
  • The network is proliferated, with thousands of satellites interconnected using laser communications links and numerous ground stations to connect the constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO) with the terrestrial Internet.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 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
  • The game featured 23 lead changes and 13 ties — with both teams shooting 55% from the field.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The game featured 23 lead changes and 13 ties — with both teams shooting 55% from the field.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of ties

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