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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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Old wiring, loose sockets, and frayed cords can be a safety hazard.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Three of the four suites are equipped with rails, emergency cords, and adapted bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.
—Literary Hub, 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
Noun
Use strips of fabric or flexible cords (like bungee cords) to tie branches together.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Old wiring, loose sockets, and frayed cords can be a safety hazard.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Three of the four suites are equipped with rails, emergency cords, and adapted bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.
—Literary Hub, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
Noun
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This should include extra blankets, clothes, food, water, jumping cables, chargers and sand, for starters.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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With a wireless mouse, on the other hand, there is no tugging or pulling on cables.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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,
7 Jan. 2026
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Several times during the hearing, Helland asserted that student activists who had their visas revoked were targeted not just for speech but for alleged links to violent groups or for allegedly being disruptive on campus.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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State audits in 2025 of PG&E substations in the Bay Area that found problems including missing fire extinguishers, oil leaks, non-functional cooling fans, loose wires, holes where bolts should be, and birds nesting in electrical equipment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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To limit the number of stray wires on your desk, this lamp includes ports for both USB and USB-C charging cables.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
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
Cite this Entry
“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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