bungee cord

noun

Definition of bungee cordnext
as in stay

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Recent Examples of bungee cord Jurors were shown images of bungee cords and bands found inside the truck, along with photos of investigators testing the vehicle for biological substances. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026 Instead of individual detachable sleeves held onto the vest with zippers or buttons, the Rippy Modular Windbreaker’s sleeves are combined into one piece that cinches in the front with a bungee cord. — Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026 After decapitating the body, Kennedy tied the head to the top of the family's minivan with a bungee cord, making for a less-than-pleasant five-hour drive back home to Mount Kisco, New York, according to her recollection. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2026 In 2024, Jake Roos and his team at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) discovered a 3-year-old Chihuahua who was chained outside with a bungee cord wrapped around his neck and ticks all over his body. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bungee cord
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungee cord
  1. stay
  2. guy
  3. wire
  4. cable
  5. lanyard
  6. rope
  7. cord
  8. string
Noun
  • During his stay from July 7 to 11, the prince will carry out a series of charity engagements, and kick off the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Yet this project puts robots at the center of the entire stay.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of stay
Noun
  • Kahan headlines Rolling Stone’s inaugural Stateside Festival on July 4, just ahead of his return to Fenway on July 18 and 19, where 70,000 people will get to see a guy with his guitar absolutely captivate.
    — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • Then, oh yeah, defenses can’t focus too much on those guys because of how much attention Joel Embiid commands.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • That includes arranging seat belts into place and manipulating small fastenings; working with delicate parts like hoses, wires, carpets and trim panels and supervising technology on the floor.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • There were four vehicles involved in the crash, and a utility pole with communication wires was down, said Jennifer Middleton, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • The mid-size frame and 'fuel' tank are newly designed for this model; the latter is actually a two-liter lockable storage box that can hold your gloves and charging cable.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • The kit also comes with thoughtful extras, including a spare bulb, cable ties, a spring clip, and a solar panel for breezy installation.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • Some of them are literally on the sidewalk 50 feet from the entrance, invisible to everyone walking in with a lanyard.
    — David Lee Condrey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Use the engine cut‑off switch – if your boat has one, the operator needs to wear the lanyard or keep the fob on their person.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of lanyard
Noun
  • Jackson had been beaten and strangled with the rope that had led the witness to her body.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • His first experience of the championship will come from inside the ropes, competing alongside some of the world’s best players.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • Using tennis balls, wooden planks, a long cord and a string trimmer, Burkett meticulously measured and sculpted the design into a display visible from above.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Accessibility One Aldwych has accessible rooms available with wide doors, walk-in showers, grab rails, and emergency pull cords.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of cord
Noun
  • That same year, a string of royal events followed, with the group attending Trooping the Colour in June, which marked Queen Elizabeth II's official 92nd birthday.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The allegations against Platner are the latest in a string of accusations of malfeasance, which have rocked Democrats who are eager to defeat Collins.
    — Garrett Downs,Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of string

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