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noun

ˈkȯrd How to pronounce cord (audio)
Definition of cordnext
1
as in cable
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 link
a uniting or binding force or influence the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends

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cord

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verb

as in to rope

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Recent Examples of cord
Noun
For those waiting at the gate, rest assured that outlets are plentiful, including cord-free magnetic charging at the desks. — Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The bonds quickly fell as investors weighed challenges facing the economically sensitive movie and television businesses, including cord cutting and advertising pressure. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
Settings and controls Many electric or corded heating pads come with some type of temperature control, either through a remote or on the pad. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways. — Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cord
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
  1. cable
  2. link
  3. rope
  4. wire
  5. bond
  6. strap
  7. tie
  8. thread
Noun
  • Number 87 strutted into Arrowhead Stadium after the NFL bye week wearing a cable knit, wool-blend letterman cardigan ($249) from the line.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Ring monitor has a USB-C power port on the bottom and comes with a USB-C cable and a USB AC power adapter.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • But this ancient link between Mother Earth and today’s clocks looks set to be severed.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Separately, critics also have raised concerns about Rosebank's links to Israeli company Delek Group, which activists say profited from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • Our job is not to use any melodrama or sentimentality to manipulate or rope the audience into the situation.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Local authorities would rope together timber logs for a makeshift bridge, but in the rainy season, the logs would grow slippery and floods would wash them away.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • What happens now Nearly two years after that first $10 million wire, the scandal has left a strange legacy.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The singer arrived on the red carpet wearing a black sculptural ensemble with an elaborate wire and loop headpiece and a lofty pair of Saint Laurent platform heels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • According to bond counsel, the amendment excludes the city's older 2018 and 2021 bonds from certain utility rate covenant and parity debt calculations.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Voters approved $250 million in bonds in 2018 to help build and repair affordable housing, followed by another $350 million in 2022.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • Until then, Hill will keep his workouts going and wait for the chance to strap on pads and start playing in the NFL once again – that is if a team wants his services in 2026.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • AirsFish Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Breathable and sweat-absorbent, these shin guards strap around the foot to stay securely in place.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • Perhaps more importantly, both justices have deep ties to the conservative legal movement.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to Kingston, Hillenbrand’s primary driver in listing the property is to use the funds to expand the business, not to cut ties with it.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of tie
Verb
  • The Lorenzo can be worn two ways, with or without a fine leather strap threaded through the gold Eye of the Needle, which can be buckled across the foot to create a leg-lengthening effect.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring so many characters and elements from the games that non-aficionados are left desperately attempting to keep up, Street Fighter tries to thread the needle between fan service and welcoming the uninitiated.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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