Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whipcord
Noun
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Wrap old towels or T-shirts around the spigot and secure it with duct tape or bungee cords.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026 -
This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Opening Day crowd was growing behind a rope line.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Despite the fact that mental health parity has been paused and Medicaid financing (responsible for more than a quarter of all behavioral health expenditures) is on the ropes, there are some promising recent developments on mental illness and addiction.—
Anand Parekh,
STAT,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The scammers requested payment for fees associated with permit applications, and asked the recipients to transfer the payment by wire.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Seeking copper wire, preparing a poultice, pouring a bath — these turn passivity into agency.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So one of us was a writer, one of us was a director, one of us was the lifeguard, and David Hasselhoff was the PR guy, the star, keeping up the morale.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Collin was a very quiet guy and Terrell Allen was like a silent assassin.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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,
11 Mar. 2026
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No one in my generation remembers the huge labor force of switchboard operators, but in the 1950s there were 340,000 workers physically plugging cords into jacks to connect callers to one another (roughly equivalent to the number of dental assistants today).—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each ticket includes 14 one-ounce wine pours at downtown locations, red and white wine options at every stop, a commemorative wine glass and lanyard and a treat to enjoy during the walk, organizers said.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Minutes later, wearing a blue lanyard with a solid gold medal hanging across his chest, Tkachuk called into the stands for Gaudreau’s two children to join the official team picture.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Vale can be combined with a stay at Silverstone’s swish Escapade hotel or in a luxury yurt on the inner track.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition, more procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis, without an overnight stay.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.—
John Tufts,
The Indianapolis Star,
2 July 2024
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The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
14 June 2024
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“Whipcord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipcord. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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