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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Dust electronics with a microfiber cloth, and don't forget to clean cords and cables, where dust, hair, and other debris can turn into dust bunnies that cling like burrs.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Tangled charging cords and rummaging through your bag mid-flight are problems this little organizer pouch completely eliminates.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Some of the victims had been wearing backpacks equipped with airbags that can help keep people on the surface of an avalanche, but had not pulled the cords to deploy the bags, the report said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Use stretch cords or ropes to secure it in a roll.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Think of toasters, blenders, radios, extra cable cords, and chargers sitting unused around your home.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
It was lit for a horror movie, by single bulbs at the end of long cords.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Dust electronics with a microfiber cloth, and don't forget to clean cords and cables, where dust, hair, and other debris can turn into dust bunnies that cling like burrs.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Tangled charging cords and rummaging through your bag mid-flight are problems this little organizer pouch completely eliminates.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Some of the victims had been wearing backpacks equipped with airbags that can help keep people on the surface of an avalanche, but had not pulled the cords to deploy the bags, the report said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Use stretch cords or ropes to secure it in a roll.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Think of toasters, blenders, radios, extra cable cords, and chargers sitting unused around your home.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
It was lit for a horror movie, by single bulbs at the end of long cords.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
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Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The defense minister detailed an operation involving a Royal Navy frigate, a Royal Air Force patrol plane and hundreds of personnel deployed to deter a trio of Russian submarines that were detected near underwater cables in Britain’s economic exclusionary zone.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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None are carrying oil from the Islamic Republic or have obvious, direct links to the country.—
Julian Lee,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The moon’s alignment with Pluto crosses wires.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Service on two Regional Transportation District light rail lines will be disrupted through early next week as crews replace 1,600 feet of overhead electrical wires, agency officials said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the 9% housing tax credit program, this tax credit is automatically available to developers that agree to use tax-exempt bonds to fund half of the project.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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The show’s coverage of the Guthrie family’s ordeal has reflected those close bonds.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The best and safest way to start is to go on several trips with an experienced snake hunter and learn the ropes first hand.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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This $20 10-by-10-foot camping tarp even comes with ropes and stakes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Orbán, who refused to sever Hungary’s ties to Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has repeatedly obstructed European efforts to aid Kyiv.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The animations show levels of sophistication and internet access that indicate ties to government offices, said Mahsa Alimardani, a director of WITNESS, a human-rights group working on AI video evidence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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