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
  • Saturday will see a high near 82 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts over 30 mph at times, making downed trees and wires possible.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • The propeller still makes an audible whir that gives the drone away even when the eye can't, and its support wires and rods remain partly visible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of wires
Noun
  • Torsten Slok, chief economists at Apollo Global, pointed out in a note on Wednesday hyperscalers’ cover ratio—investor orders per every dollar of bonds—has plunged.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • Financial planners routinely advise most retirement savers to focus on two asset classes, stocks and bonds.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of bonds
Noun
  • The statue is dragged via ropes by grunting Trojans before being lurched upright against a sacred temple, once again jostling those inside.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • When Shirley proves useless, Juliette hops onto some ropes to zip past the staircase gap and meet with Knox, who shares her curiosity about where Lukas went.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 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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