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as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends
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as in to rope
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Recent Examples of cord
Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Keep your home looking clutter-free with these FairyHaus Wicker Baskets, a pretty storage solution that hides paperwork, toys, bathroom products, cords, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
Townsend said she was also shocked by the net cord call and her warm up was nothing new.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
On the call, Murdoch reiterated that Fox One is targeting cord-nevers, trying to reach consumers that have not subscribed to pay-TV, and are unlikely to do so.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Then the spiral cord is disrupted to prevent rigor mortis and the blood is completely removed.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Keep your home looking clutter-free with these FairyHaus Wicker Baskets, a pretty storage solution that hides paperwork, toys, bathroom products, cords, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
Townsend said she was also shocked by the net cord call and her warm up was nothing new.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
On the call, Murdoch reiterated that Fox One is targeting cord-nevers, trying to reach consumers that have not subscribed to pay-TV, and are unlikely to do so.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
Noun
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Fiber-optic cables line abandoned fields, and drones hunt individual soldiers at all hours of the day.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The larger back pockets are big enough to hold flat power banks, hard drives, and smartphones, while the smaller compartments are great for separating charging cables, USB blocks, flash drives, and memory cards.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The email included a link to an ad for energy-efficient home appliances sold by a subsidiary of Whirlpool in Brazil.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Dairy Some studies show a link between dairy consumption and a higher prostate cancer risk.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ackie costars in The Thursday Murder Club as Donna De Freitas, a police officer who gets roped into the club's investigation.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Episode Five: With Jeremiah stuck at the office, a reluctant Conrad gets roped into wedding planning with Belly.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Don’t leave him on the waiver wire this week.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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An 8,860mAh battery is also inside, which charges at up to 68W via wire and offers a 12-hour battery life, according to Lenovo.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The premium on French 30-year bonds breached a level last seen in 2008 as the government is on the brink of collapse, putting the country’s deficit reduction plans at risk .—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the long list of commonplace myths surrounding enterprise networking, the general public sometimes perceives that the work only fits extroverts developing purely transactional bonds.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The kidnappers take her to Teddy’s house and strap her to a table in the basement, after taking precautions to make sure she’s not traced by fellow Andromedons.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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And there was no chance that paramedics would be strapping a member of the Yankees coaching staff to a stretcher and sending him to the hospital because of the actions of a Boston pitcher.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Dolphins would never willingly take on almost $80 million in dead space, and the team has also not shown any signs of even benching the star quarterback, much less cutting ties with him altogether.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For example, the undulating landscape of the Chinese Hillside Garden is threaded with meandering paths that wind through a woodland of conifer trees and beside a narrow stream with a small waterfall.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ugarte then threads the ball to Amad, who misses the target, but is flagged offside anyway.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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