1
2
as in links
a uniting or binding force or influence
the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cords
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
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, 1 Feb. 2026
Rayolife Rechargeable Cordless Heated Blanket The Rayolife blanket runs on a battery pack, eliminating the hassle of cords and hunting for a wall outlet.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Don’t run the cords under carpets to hide them, either.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 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
The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
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, 1 Feb. 2026
Rayolife Rechargeable Cordless Heated Blanket The Rayolife blanket runs on a battery pack, eliminating the hassle of cords and hunting for a wall outlet.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Don’t run the cords under carpets to hide them, either.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 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
The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
Noun
-
Russia has previously got around these signal blockers by using drones controlled by fiber optic cables.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
-
These access points are typically used for adding or repairing cables.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
-
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Shawna Hudson,
StyleCaster,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The falling thick wires damaged six cars on the street below, but no injuries were reported.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Transit sources stress the cables that fell were not live electrical wires.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
One of Fishback’s principal issues — government divestiture of Israeli bonds — is a dog-whistle to antisemites.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
-
Lower yields made cash and bonds less attractive places to park money.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
When all was said and done, Honnold’s free solo climb of the 1,667-foot skyscraper without the use of ropes or nets took 1 hour and 31 minutes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Her statement said Vail Mountain Ski Patrol used ropes to get people off the chairs.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China, the first trip by a British prime minister in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting bilateral ties.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Golov said Israel’s long-term objective should not be reducing ties with Washington, but deepening them.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
