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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
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
No one wants to deal with tangled cords or missing adapters mid-vacation, and this best-selling Amazon case keeps everything from chargers to memory cards neatly in place.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
These desks have cutouts or adjustable panels to accommodate power cords and wires.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Keep the bathroom clutter-free by tucking away grooming tools and power cords immediately after use.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
No one wants to deal with tangled cords or missing adapters mid-vacation, and this best-selling Amazon case keeps everything from chargers to memory cards neatly in place.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
These desks have cutouts or adjustable panels to accommodate power cords and wires.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Keep the bathroom clutter-free by tucking away grooming tools and power cords immediately after use.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
Noun
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And even now, with these new fiber optic cables for gen AI, those were years, decades in the making, correct?—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dealers are to inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies as well as remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables for free, as necessary.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Elizabeth Denton,
StyleCaster,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the platform is also testing a new way to handle links.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some are strapped to wires, waiting to be thrown into the air by various creatures.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rodents can damage a home by chewing on wires and insulation, and also carry several viruses that pose health risks.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Neil Mehta, portfolio manager for investment grade bonds at RBC BlueBay, told CNBC that inflation is likely to remain just below 4% for the rest of the year, despite improving wage data.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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The other is illiquidity, when the value of assets actually exceeds obligations, but assets like real estate or bonds cannot be converted to cash fast enough to meet demands.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cut ropes crosswise into ½-inch pieces.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Researchers pointed out that the system consists of a motor-generator unit, hoisting ropes, transmission gears, and a heavy mass, usually made of steel or concrete blocks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How to Make Cheese Dreams A staple in Junior League cookbooks, suburban homes, and social clubs across the South—and now beyond, thanks to folks moving and bringing their most treasured recipes with them—Cheese Dreams have deep ties to Nashville, according to Southern Living.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fergie, 66, who has remained close with her Andrew since their divorce almost 30 years ago, has been embroiled in her own controversy due to her ties to Epstein.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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