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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Below, Southern designers weigh in with their top tips for how to best hide TV cords throughout the house.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
This one has stubby legs to make your ceilings appear even taller, along with plenty of space to keep your records pristine and hide the tangle of cords when company’s over.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Find everything from portable mini fans that make hot-weather sightseeing more comfortable to compact power banks with built-in charging cables, eliminating the need to pack extra cords.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Noun
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Below, Southern designers weigh in with their top tips for how to best hide TV cords throughout the house.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
This one has stubby legs to make your ceilings appear even taller, along with plenty of space to keep your records pristine and hide the tangle of cords when company’s over.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Find everything from portable mini fans that make hot-weather sightseeing more comfortable to compact power banks with built-in charging cables, eliminating the need to pack extra cords.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
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PennDOT message boards and cameras for the Parkway East are out of service after someone vandalized fiber optic cables.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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These ambitions have been heightened by the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has revealed that subsea cables are just as vulnerable to geopolitical conflict as oil tankers.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 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.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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The outbreak that the FDA links to all the above moringa except MOGO has sickened at least 119 people, 32 of whom have been hospitalized, in 36 states.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Trees and utility wires were reported down across the region.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Some trees were down and poles on fire, and wires were down in the Ogden Dunes area, Barker said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Previous disclosures showed that his investment accounts mainly bought and sold municipal and corporate bonds at a much slower pace.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In the eighteen-seventies, as now, most people who bought stocks and bonds were well off.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Children are allowed from 6 months, though the line recommends ages 10 and up; these are working ships, after all, with open decks, ropes, rigging, and frequent tendering.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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However, when Moné had her back turned, Hazuki dove through the ropes and launched her own attack.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Twelve people were arrested on federal and state charges during the joint-enforcement operation, which authorities said dismantled a significant drug trafficking network with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for providing cocaine to the Norteños criminal street gang.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Working with durable synthetic materials and intricate knotting techniques, the Miami artist explored resilience, preservation and the ties that bind communities together, turning simple text into quiet moments of reflection.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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