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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, 9 Nov. 2025
The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The brand's weekender has a separate shoe compartment and an electronics section with a padded laptop sleeve, as well as slots, pouches, and pockets for cords, a power bank, and other travel essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Flying werewolves on suspension cords, an oversized claw puppet that drags you into the darkness and separates you from your group, a disorienting mirror maze, moving floors — these are just a few of the theatrics performed nightly at Netherworld.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Cords The first thing on Kent's list of things not to store under your bed are cords of any kind.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
She was bound with electrical cords and fabric from a dress, and a piece of clothing was shoved three inches into her mouth, per the Times.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The brand's weekender has a separate shoe compartment and an electronics section with a padded laptop sleeve, as well as slots, pouches, and pockets for cords, a power bank, and other travel essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Flying werewolves on suspension cords, an oversized claw puppet that drags you into the darkness and separates you from your group, a disorienting mirror maze, moving floors — these are just a few of the theatrics performed nightly at Netherworld.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Cords The first thing on Kent's list of things not to store under your bed are cords of any kind.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
She was bound with electrical cords and fabric from a dress, and a piece of clothing was shoved three inches into her mouth, per the Times.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
Noun
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With a focus on quality and accessibility, Pisen's product offerings include power banks, chargers, cables, audio accessories, car accessories, portable power stations, and phone replacement parts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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These cables transmit hundreds of terabits of data per second including government communications, financial transactions, email, video calls and streaming.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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Quantum satellites are used to send light particles from space to multiple ground stations to create ultra-secure communication links.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Orangutans sometimes spend weeks finding the necessary materials (wires, bolts, screws), hiding their elaborate preparations from their keepers, and awaiting the perfect moment to execute their plans.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Former Conway City Councilman Mark Vaught, on Facebook, said private investment, tax rebates and federal grants are a better alternative to the bonds and sales taxes being proposed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Presumably these characters will grow more well-rounded as the season continues, and start to form deeper bonds or stronger chemistry.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rescuers used ropes to recover his body from a rockpile below the viewpoint, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The crews used ropes to pull the man's body from the canyon.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Paramount has close ties to the White House through Ellison’s father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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