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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
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
The adjustable cords along the bottom cuffs even keep bugs from crawling up your calves.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Damon Virgo, of Valparaiso, was weighed down by several cords representing various honors he’s earned, including chemistry, math, biology, leadership and his fraternity.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—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
The adjustable cords along the bottom cuffs even keep bugs from crawling up your calves.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Damon Virgo, of Valparaiso, was weighed down by several cords representing various honors he’s earned, including chemistry, math, biology, leadership and his fraternity.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
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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
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These tubes serve as stabilizing cables that allow flexible fibrous trunks to withstand hurricane-force winds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 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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At that time, LADWP workers were replacing old wooden power poles with new steel poles, replacing power wires to improve fire resistance and widening roads to enable the fire department to increase access.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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But much of the connectivity inside AI servers and racks currently travels along copper wires, limiting speed and increasing energy costs.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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MYGAs are a way to earn an interest rate similar that of intermediate-term bonds without the risk that the principal value will decline if interest rates rise.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Yields on shorter-term bonds such as the two- and five-year Treasuries, however, held on to most of their gains through the afternoon.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The night of round trippers started when Duran and Ceddanne hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, sending ropes to opposite sides of the field to put Boston in front 2-0.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Move away from water, and avoid wet ropes.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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The visit is a chance for Xi to push for a rebalancing of these ties and to signal the importance of the relationship to Beijing at a moment of global flux.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Nvidia is looking to deepen its ties with South Korea as tech supply chains come into focus given the Iran war, and as the company faces rising regulatory hurdles in selling to the mainland Chinese market.—
Justina Lee,Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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