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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
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
From mysterious cords to DVD players that haven't been used since the dawn of streaming, outdated electronics are pure clutter.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Add to that the clutter of chargers and cords, and your nightstand is a mess.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Threads that endure A traditional backstrap loom is made up of cords, threads and wooden rods assembled into a portable frame.
—María Teresa Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Keburia added golden cords and medals.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 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
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
From mysterious cords to DVD players that haven't been used since the dawn of streaming, outdated electronics are pure clutter.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Add to that the clutter of chargers and cords, and your nightstand is a mess.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Threads that endure A traditional backstrap loom is made up of cords, threads and wooden rods assembled into a portable frame.
—María Teresa Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Keburia added golden cords and medals.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
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According to Safe Electricity, a direct lightning strike is not necessary for lightning voltage to enter your home through phone lines, electrical wires, cables, and plumbing.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Eversource, the state’s largest utility, won state approval to replace nearly 7 miles of aging, underground transmission lines in Hartford — installed in 1974 — with more advanced cables.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 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,
25 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.—
Bradley Krae,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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My mechanic already replaced the computer, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and wires.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The plane is in pieces, the main two chunks being the cockpit and the fuselage, both of which have been reduced to floating canisters with wires popping out of the sides.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nine school district and 31 cities and towns are holding elections for bonds, charter amendments, board seats and mayoral races.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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He was released after more than two hours in jail after posting $39 in bonds.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rescuers ended up using ropes and a piece of equipment called the Arizona vortex, which was invented in northern Arizona.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Marvel, the superheroes are increasingly on the ropes given that roughly 8 percent of the division was cut across various teams, including comics, film and TV production, and legal and finance,.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Two of our esteemed gubernatorial candidates, the cowboy and the dilettante, apparently could not find ties for the first debate Wednesday night, showing up with dress shirts casually unbuttoned.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first direct negotiations between the two states since 1993 are intended as preparatory meetings to shape future talks on a deal to normalize ties between the countries.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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