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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
Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The display runs off a single USB 3.0 cable, so there are no outlets, adapters, or extra cords to deal with.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Just keep in mind that it’s corded, which has some pros and cons.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Adductor spasmodic dysphonia causes the vocal cords to slam together, while abductor is the opening of the cords.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The display runs off a single USB 3.0 cable, so there are no outlets, adapters, or extra cords to deal with.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Verb
Think a $32 42-inch TCL smart TV or $5 Philips Sonic rechargeable electric toothbrushes, 12-piece Wahl dog clipper kits or Black & Decker corded blowers.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Just keep in mind that it’s corded, which has some pros and cons.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
Noun
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Charter’s Spectrum brand will be the consumer-facing business for cable, mobile and other services.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Plus, people are ditching their pay-TV packages for cheaper streaming options and further chipping away at the cable companies’ once-lucrative bottom lines.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Zoom link for the meeting: google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F88659578200 Information: chair@washcodemocrats.com SENIOR DEMOCRATS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Join the Senior Democrats of Northwest Arkansas on May 20 at Butterfield Trail Village Lodge in Fayetteville.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Federal public health agencies recommend public water systems be calibrated to less than half the fluoride levels which this research links to lower IQ in children.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Verb
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McMahon roped a liner off Luke Jackson’s back, forcing the pitcher from the game.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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In his first at-bat of the inning, Freeman roped a double down the line to put two runners in scoring position.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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Each time, guards shepherd him to a prison wing beyond a double-barbed wire fence, to a room where Petrova waits.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Using parchment as handles, immediately remove Cake from pan; let cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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In the process, he’s become a beloved figure in the clubhouse, overcoming a language barrier to form bonds with a wide range of players that includes everyone from Ohtani to Mookie Betts.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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She was later released from custody on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Rockville Superior Court on May 27.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
Verb
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And one particular branch has become strapping and sturdy: Dave Roberts.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Think of new parents strapping their firstborn into the car seat for the ride home from the hospital.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Certainly, Pakistan has in the past had ties to some of the many militant groups in Kashmir.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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Cufflinks, tie pins, jewelry passed down through generations—this wasn’t fashion for fashion’s sake.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Use the colors in the art to thread through into little details in your home.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Marc Casado is able to drop from midfield and waltz past the Madrid front two, before threading a pass through to Robert Lewandowski, who scores.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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