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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 property contains 16 villas with more than 100 bedrooms, as well as a standalone 10-acre estate set aside for high-end stays and brand activations.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some of the exhibit panels were reinstalled in February after a federal judge's ruling, but an appeals judge then granted a stay that halted the restoration process.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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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The supplies include rope/cord, saw/cutting tools, police scanner, hair nets, medical gloves and more.—
April 8,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind vacuum comes with the same features as the Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus vacuum but adds an automatic cord rewind for quick and easy storage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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There were gut strings, then metallic strings.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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After each meal the Philadelphia native, now in his late 30s, would crack open a fortune cookie, reading the tiny paper with its words of wisdom on one side and a string of lucky numbers on the other.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Bungee cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungee%20cord. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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