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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
Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 June 2025
Remove tripping hazards: Reposition devices so electrical cords are not in the pathway, declutter, and secure rugs with non-slip pads.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
Then again, part of their appeal is that cord necklaces are a bit paradoxical.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 June 2025
Remove tripping hazards: Reposition devices so electrical cords are not in the pathway, declutter, and secure rugs with non-slip pads.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
Verb
Some are flat like cleaning rags and others are corded and looped like a regular mop.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
Noun
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However, many travelers don't think twice about buying a cheap charging cable from a questionable vendor at an airport shop or online marketplace, making these cables a more successful point of attack.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Geneva to replace underground utility cables The city of Geneva is aiming to enhance electric service reliability by replacing underground utility cable in four areas throughout the community starting in July, city officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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What little evidence was collected was not able to establish a DNA link between Rayner and the prime suspect, reports said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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Ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The Home of Champions Rodeo celebrates 96 years of riding and roping with some of professional rodeo’s top cowboys and cowgirls, as well as three days of noon parades through downtown (July 1-4).—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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During the rodeos, guests are treated to roping, racing, and sorting (in which teams of riders drive cattle into a pen).—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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The bottles are dipped in an ice bath, then passed through a machine that removes the sediment and reseals them with a cork and wire cage.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Protect seeds from squirrels and other critters by covering the containers or planting bed with a wire cage or hardware cloth, extending the cage several inches into the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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After all, Canadian investors bought more Treasuries in April, even as the total value of their holdings declined after revaluing the bonds at current market prices.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Decades of sanctions, unrest, and authoritarian rule have forged deep social bonds often overlooked by outsiders.—
Amanda Castro
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Boatman, 32, allegedly strapped his daughter into her car seat, went inside the Madisonville home and didn't return to the car, the sheriff's office said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Images of Ed, strapped into a harness and dangling in the air, quickly went viral.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 June 2025
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Two other players with local ties — Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears (Joliet) and Michigan big man Danny Wolf (Glencoe) — are projected first-round picks, with Fears expected to go in the top 10.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Investors are divided between preferring Musk focus on his businesses and hoping political ties would bring regulatory perks.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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One brave guy threaded his way across the traffic and went over and shook his hand, a handshake that caused applause from the crowd.—
Karen L. Rancourt,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2025
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Apologies for injecting myself into this Sox fans thread.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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