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Recent Examples of bungee cord
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.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Lydia Peckham had climbed one of the taller trees in her family’s apple orchard in New Zealand, strapping a camera to a neighboring branch with a bungee cord and placing herself opposite it.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The clasp comes with a bungee cord that has D-rings at either end, for extending the reach between the T8 and the clasp.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
The convertible sneaker style is characterized by a removable zip-off micro ripstop shroud with bungee cord closure and cord-lock.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Lydia Peckham had climbed one of the taller trees in her family’s apple orchard in New Zealand, strapping a camera to a neighboring branch with a bungee cord and placing herself opposite it.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The clasp comes with a bungee cord that has D-rings at either end, for extending the reach between the T8 and the clasp.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
The convertible sneaker style is characterized by a removable zip-off micro ripstop shroud with bungee cord closure and cord-lock.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bungee cord
Noun
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Doing so triggers an automatic stay, which immediately halts most wage garnishments while the case is processed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Both offer a mix of outdoor stays and attractions that give you plenty to do.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although Reese is the favorite to be chosen second overall, Styles is a plug-and-play guy who could have more of an impact on a Jets defense that needs an influx of talent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Deputies said more than a half-mile of copper wire, 2,800 feet, was stolen during the thefts.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nyuyen’s compound was surrounded by a 12-ft wall of barbed wire and guard posts.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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The debate will air live across CNN, CNN International, CNN en Español and, for viewers without cable, on CNN’s subscription streaming service.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The sole right-facing port is for the power cable.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those who purchased tickets received 14 one-ounce pours as well as a commemorative wine glass and a small snack tray with a lanyard holding it, and a bag of kettle corn.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 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
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Close to Rocky Mountain National Park, this all-inclusive guest ranch has everything from classic ranch activities like trail rides to surprising options such as a ropes course and zip line.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consider making a tepee or similar structure to conserve space and send the vining bean plants up a rope grid.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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After lunch one Sunday, Ortega Rodriguez was found by his roommate unconscious on the floor with a white cord tied around his neck and attached to a fire sprinkler, a Hialeah police report said.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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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,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ray Suen rounds out the sound with string arrangements performed on violin and viola.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Detectives also recovered a pillow with burn marks and string, which investigators believe may have been used as a makeshift silencer, the report states.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Bungee cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungee%20cord. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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