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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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Find everything from portable mini fans that make hot-weather sightseeing more comfortable to compact power banks with built-in charging cables, eliminating the need to pack extra cords.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
This layer uses thin textile cords or cables bonded in rubber to provide the tire’s strength.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Review the house for rugs, cords, or uneven surfaces that can cause a slip.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Find everything from portable mini fans that make hot-weather sightseeing more comfortable to compact power banks with built-in charging cables, eliminating the need to pack extra cords.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
This layer uses thin textile cords or cables bonded in rubber to provide the tire’s strength.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Review the house for rugs, cords, or uneven surfaces that can cause a slip.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
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PennDOT message boards and cameras for the Parkway East are out of service after someone vandalized fiber optic cables.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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These ambitions have been heightened by the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has revealed that subsea cables are just as vulnerable to geopolitical conflict as oil tankers.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
6 June 2026
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But the show’s relationship to the novels is a refreshingly flexible one, as are its links to the 1994 Neil Jordan film.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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After his death, Ashe's lawyer DeMille (Oded Fehr) returns the video of Coop stealing that the billionaire had kept as blackmail, and wires Coop the $600 million that Coop had previously returned to Ashe's account.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Inmates reported limited access to hygiene supplies and noted that loose wires were hanging from the ceiling due to unfinished visitation kiosks during the first few days of operation.—
Ben Wheeler
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Eastport floating dock project, which costs $440,000, is being funded by a $350,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Waterway Improvement program, $65,000 in Annapolis bonds and $25,000 in capital reserves, city officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Children are allowed from 6 months, though the line recommends ages 10 and up; these are working ships, after all, with open decks, ropes, rigging, and frequent tendering.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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However, when Moné had her back turned, Hazuki dove through the ropes and launched her own attack.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Twelve people were arrested on federal and state charges during the joint-enforcement operation, which authorities said dismantled a significant drug trafficking network with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for providing cocaine to the Norteños criminal street gang.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Working with durable synthetic materials and intricate knotting techniques, the Miami artist explored resilience, preservation and the ties that bind communities together, turning simple text into quiet moments of reflection.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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