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a uniting or binding force or influence
the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends
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Recent Examples of cords
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
But hiding lamp cords well is an art.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Graduates are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns, along with any stoles or cords.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Beyond the shell fabric are waterproof membranes, adhesives, trims, zippers, cords and heat-transfer labels sourced from different suppliers, each with its own chemical and manufacturing considerations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The performer delivered a message with her sculptural art piece that featured cords overtaken by moss wrapped around her form.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Surprisingly, random cords, chargers, and earbuds take up a lot of space in a carry-on.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The second happens when the cords of logic break entirely; these patients jump from idea to idea in a meaningless way, and their speech is nonsensical—what doctors call word salad.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
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Electrical outlets and power strips Outlets, surge protectors and the tangle of cords behind an entertainment center collect more dust than people realize.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
But hiding lamp cords well is an art.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Graduates are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns, along with any stoles or cords.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Beyond the shell fabric are waterproof membranes, adhesives, trims, zippers, cords and heat-transfer labels sourced from different suppliers, each with its own chemical and manufacturing considerations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The performer delivered a message with her sculptural art piece that featured cords overtaken by moss wrapped around her form.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Surprisingly, random cords, chargers, and earbuds take up a lot of space in a carry-on.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The second happens when the cords of logic break entirely; these patients jump from idea to idea in a meaningless way, and their speech is nonsensical—what doctors call word salad.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
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Securing critical sea-bed infrastructure The UUVs are increasing being employed to monitor the health and security of critical sea-bed infrastructure this includes oil and gas pipelines as well as optical fiber internet cables.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Supply chains compound the problem further, with wait times for substations, high-voltage cables, and steel already stretched well beyond historical norms.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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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,
17 May 2026
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His remarks amplified on his long-running view that US clout is waning against China’s, a perspective that carries weight because of his experience in China with Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund — experience that has brought some criticism over his links to leaders in Beijing.—
David Westin,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Between our parents hung electric wires.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Corning's optical solutions ensure that the data being sent between servers doesn't degrade — a risk with the copper wires used historically before the era of agentic AI computing.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Now Valenta hopes the ongoing research helps clarify the exact mechanisms by which fandom leads to people having stronger social bonds.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Amusingly and in keeping with Philadelphia, the handful of fans who did find their way to the ropes crafted their own nickname.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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For Christmas Day 2022, big brother Wyatt showed his lil bro the ropes, as Sebastian was celebrating his first big holiday.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Last year, four different men from Chile were accused in a string of burglaries targeting multimillion-dollar homes in Ohio with possible ties to heists in Minnesota.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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But according to federal officials, the Punjabi Devils were an outlaw gang with ties to the Hells Angels, whose members often wore patches with an outline of Punjab, a region that includes northern India and central eastern Pakistan, and a turbaned skull.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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