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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
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 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
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But Toobes were mostly for cords, papers, and larger objects for people who were architects, contractors, etc.
—Literary Hub, 20 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
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 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
These desks have cutouts or adjustable panels to accommodate power cords and wires.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
The adjustable cords along the bottom cuffs even keep bugs from crawling up your calves.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 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
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But Toobes were mostly for cords, papers, and larger objects for people who were architects, contractors, etc.
—Literary Hub, 20 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
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 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
These desks have cutouts or adjustable panels to accommodate power cords and wires.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 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
Noun
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Boyu’s links in China is likely to have been a winning factor in Starbucks’s view.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
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.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
3 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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Snider navigates the complex intersections of addiction with class, sexuality, masculinity, and family bonds with skilled generosity in this powerful fourth collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kids and thrill-seeking adults can also climb, bounce, and crawl through the treetop ropes and tunnels at the adjoining Skynet Playground and adventure park.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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These vortices are called flux ropes, and satellites had previously observed small flux ropes—but our work helped uncover how they are generated.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The leaders of China and South Korea moved to rebuild relations after years of weakening economic ties and a closer Seoul-Washington partnership.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Throw in Champions League away ties at Monaco and the holders Paris Saint-Germain too.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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