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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
Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Known for its open cords and many angles, the Tolomeo lamp is a staple for the design-savvy desk worker.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
The deputies used their knives to cut the entangled cords and freed them.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The upper maintains a prototypical loafer silhouette while adding handwoven leather cords above the toe box and wrapping around the collar.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Police allegedly found a thin cord, believed to be used to strangle her, near her neck, the court documents say.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Known for its open cords and many angles, the Tolomeo lamp is a staple for the design-savvy desk worker.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
The deputies used their knives to cut the entangled cords and freed them.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The upper maintains a prototypical loafer silhouette while adding handwoven leather cords above the toe box and wrapping around the collar.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
Noun
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How to watch USA Network – Access through a cable TV provider or streaming service.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NFL Network, along with more than 90 other channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and much more.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are more subtle links between the franchises as well, like the casting of Cameron Brown as the Drone Synth in the film.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English!—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2026
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As frigid Cold War conspiracies start unfolding, they’re roped into becoming CIA operatives to help uncover what exactly happened to their partners.—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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After a multi-agency search, a police dog handler found her naked body concealed under palm fronds at a sports ground just beyond a wire fence near the caravan park — six days after she was last seen, the newspaper reported.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Citrus Heights Mexican restaurant was closed after health inspectors discovered nine live and dead German cockroaches in various areas including rice and bean bulk containers, wire rack storage and the hallway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He was booked into the jail in July and remained in the jail with a bond set at $50,000, according to court records.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their bond was deep, joyful, and unmistakable to anyone who witnessed it.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Crew members strap Vaughan into the harness, attach him to the crane, and lift him off the ground as Bennett films the whole thing on his cell phone.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Marty Friedman straps one on and puts it through its paces, cranking out some maximum riffage while lighting up Godzilla on the face of the guitar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This unique wrap top has sharp shoulders, pockets, and a waist tie to lend a flattering shape.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Maduro had cultivated deep ties with both China and Russia.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Good luck trying to thread that needle.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Mister Terrific emerges as one of Superman’s smartest anchors, threading intellect through a story preoccupied with power, trust, and what the world expects its heroes to be.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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