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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
Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Children and adults crowded around the edges as men lowered cords of oak into the corners and then the pig on a metal spit.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Some have replaceable batteries while others come with a USB cord and can be connected to a power bank for mobile use.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
My greatest irrational fear was that the machine might squeeze far tighter than necessary and I’d just be stuck there in immense pain until someone unplugged the cord.
—Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Along the perimeter sat a series of bulky equipment boxes, also painted white, with cords snaking back toward the building.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Children and adults crowded around the edges as men lowered cords of oak into the corners and then the pig on a metal spit.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Some have replaceable batteries while others come with a USB cord and can be connected to a power bank for mobile use.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
My greatest irrational fear was that the machine might squeeze far tighter than necessary and I’d just be stuck there in immense pain until someone unplugged the cord.
—Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
Noun
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By the second day, a cable from headquarters informed Chalker that the plan had changed.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those young content creators—with their long, shiny hair, mostly modest attire, affiliate links, and several children under five—walked so Paul and her #MomTok compatriots could run (perhaps a little too far).—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Investigators followed up on the astronomy link.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The discussion over the 2004 conditional-use permit likely will rope in the St. Paul City Council and the mayor’s office, as well as city planners.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Case in point: Valerie’s long-suffering documentarian, Jane (Laura Silverman, also back), who quit during her Broadway fiasco and gets roped back in — in between shifts working the cash register at Trader Joe’s.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As planning continues, Lincoln High School’s Outdoor Education Club recently hosted a volunteer cleanup event at the site, where students removed debris including wooden pallets and wire.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Japan’s two-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996, while five-year yields hit a record, as expectations build for a near-term Bank of Japan rate hike.—
John Cheng,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kendra Duggar was released on bond and scheduled to return to court on April 29.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The astronauts will be driven to the launch pad roughly 4 hours and 40 minutes before liftoff, where crews will help strap them into their seats aboard the Orion capsule.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Targeting liftoff as early as next Wednesday, the quartet will strap into the spacecraft safe and sound thanks to the five people that are part of the closeout crew.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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De Moraes, who until recently was hailed as a hero by adversaries of the former president, has been under fire since January from both critics and allies of Bolsonaro over the justice’s ties to the bank, which have raised concerns over conflicts of interest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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White tie first emerged in the earlier days of the Victorian Era (around 1840), ironically as a more minimalist counter to the more outré evening dress of the day.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two minutes after that, Kössler one-upped the difficulty of Ryan’s through-ball, threading the needle between two Gotham FC defenders to set Flint up for a shot, which was also saved.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Part of Breslow’s challenge has been to thread the needle between fielding a competitive team and creating a sustainable roster.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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