CORDING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

cording

verb

present participle of cord

as in cinching

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Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
My mom has an eye for detail, and this button-down jumpsuit has that trending gingham print, a waist-cinching corset bodice, and pleats for extra sophistication.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of cinching

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Each round took seven to 10 days and involved synthesizing DNA candidates, testing their binding behavior and using sequencing results to guide subsequent designs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The 10th Circuit governs federal district courts in six states—Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming—and its rulings are influential, though not binding, elsewhere.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of binding

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Beathard drove the melody in the verses and chorus, threading a stream of steady rhythms that keep the piece rolling forward.

— Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Honda says its design can tackle jobs ranging from threading a needle to tightening screws.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of threading

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Hunter's interception led to Jacksonville's drive and Little’s game-tying field goal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton led a long, game-tying touchdown drive in the fourth quarter but lost a fumble with 58 seconds remaining and the Bulldogs driving for a potential go-ahead field goal.

— Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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