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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
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The Vale can be combined with a stay at Silverstone’s swish Escapade hotel or in a luxury yurt on the inner track.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition, more procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis, without an overnight stay.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So one of us was a writer, one of us was a director, one of us was the lifeguard, and David Hasselhoff was the PR guy, the star, keeping up the morale.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Collin was a very quiet guy and Terrell Allen was like a silent assassin.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The scammers requested payment for fees associated with permit applications, and asked the recipients to transfer the payment by wire.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Seeking copper wire, preparing a poultice, pouring a bath — these turn passivity into agency.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once a plethora of different cable channels would submit shows, but consolidation means there are fewer sending projects in.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Carlsbad cables would come ashore underground and enter a 100-square-foot vault to be installed on land owned by the state Parks Department just east of Carlsbad Boulevard, north of Palomar Airport Road.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Each ticket includes 14 one-ounce wine pours at downtown locations, red and white wine options at every stop, a commemorative wine glass and lanyard and a treat to enjoy during the walk, organizers said.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 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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The Opening Day crowd was growing behind a rope line.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Despite the fact that mental health parity has been paused and Medicaid financing (responsible for more than a quarter of all behavioral health expenditures) is on the ropes, there are some promising recent developments on mental illness and addiction.—
Anand Parekh,
STAT,
6 Mar. 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,
11 Mar. 2026
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No one in my generation remembers the huge labor force of switchboard operators, but in the 1950s there were 340,000 workers physically plugging cords into jacks to connect callers to one another (roughly equivalent to the number of dental assistants today).—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Add a new outdoor rug to your front porch for a welcoming entry, boost your curb appeal with hanging planters, illuminate your yard with our favorite string lights, or style a full patio furniture refresh with a new conversation set.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many of the region’s preschools operate on shoe-string budgets, serving largely low-income families who cannot afford the tuition hikes that would cover higher-skilled teachers or extra training.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Bungee cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungee%20cord. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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