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adjective

Definition of cordednext
as in striped

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corded

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verb

past tense of cord
as in wired

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corded
  1. striped
  2. threaded
  3. banded
  4. cinched
  5. tabby
  6. tied
  7. bound
  8. trussed
Adjective
  • On the formalwear front, the traditional suit remains unchanged but can be updated with a choice between a new blue-and-white striped shirt, or the beige polo.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Dial up the fun with a striped bottom layer under a plain white T-shirt, then throw on a classic hoodie for some extra warmth.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of striped
Verb
  • The brand held its presentation at the new store, and the same sense was threaded throughout the collection.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Wide, pale pink, satin ribbons were threaded loosely throughout the dress, culminating in bows at the shoulders.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of threaded
Adjective
  • The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.
    — Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Definition of banded
Verb
  • Meanwhile, spanning New York to Milan, waists were cinched tighter, and shoes got even freakier, as consumers’ bodies and budgets continue to shrink.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The rest of Lopez’s look included a matching long-sleeve brown top and pencil skirt cinched with a belt.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of cinched
Adjective
  • Nini, who was last seen running away, and Malcolm the tabby cat, who's still unaccounted for.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Przenioslo also built the collection’s colors around Felix, selecting turquoise, brown and beige glazes inspired by his eyes and tabby coat.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tabby
Verb
  • As betting has become more widespread, some bettors have taken to social media to harass players for their game performance that may be tied to a bet.
    — Jessica Golden,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While her sculptural dress commanded attention with its plunging neckline and exaggerated peplum waist, her shoes provided a sleek, minimalist finish that tied the entire look together.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tied
Verb
  • Russia’s support for Tehran has been operationally meaningful but carefully bounded.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Finally the buck turned, bounded up on top of the bank, still in thickets where no arrow could get through, and started to walk around my tree.
    — Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of bound
Verb
  • Rolling around inside my coffin would be a gigantic ball of hair trussed by a Möbius strip of fingernail.
    — Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Definition of trussed
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