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as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends
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as in to rope
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Recent Examples of cord
Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But sometimes, that curiosity can get them into trouble, especially when electrical cords are involved.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Just keep in mind that it’s corded, which has some pros and cons.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Prosecutors said Kendrick and several others entered another inmate's cell and attacked him with an electrical cord.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But sometimes, that curiosity can get them into trouble, especially when electrical cords are involved.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Think a $32 42-inch TCL smart TV or $5 Philips Sonic rechargeable electric toothbrushes, 12-piece Wahl dog clipper kits or Black & Decker corded blowers.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Just keep in mind that it’s corded, which has some pros and cons.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
Noun
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These numbers assume the Demon is at a drag strip with a prepped surface cable of providing sufficient traction.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading to find out how to watch the NBA Playoffs with and without cable, as well as how to find last-minute tickets to games.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Orange 1 and 2: Banned in 1956 and 1960 for potential links to organ damage.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, Russia has circumvented a $60 price cap on a barrel of seaborne crude with a shadow fleet of vessels whose ownership is reorganized to hide links to Moscow.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bill has been roped into yet another one of his twin’s grand schemes.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The slimy ne’er-do-well Timo (Steven Yeun), who roped Mickey into the loan-shark snafu and had the same idea to run away into space, can’t stop making under-the-table deals.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to Cooley, sometimes broods get their wires crossed and end up emerging during off-cycles.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Locals credit it with clearing the air, even though the salt has been known to weigh down electrical wires, leaving islanders in the dark from time to time.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
16 Apr. 2025
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Other financial firms, such as broker-dealers, earn commissions from selling stocks, bonds, or mutual funds and need only provide suitable advice.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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It’s been benefiting from some of the sharp moves in the bond market.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But earnest young people with babies strapped to their chests began to move in all around.—
Murr Brewster,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
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Developed by Starner’s team at Georgia Tech, CHAT involves something that looks a little like a Ghostbusters costume: a pack worn on a harness on a diver’s chest recognizes audio while a unit strapped to the forearm plays sounds.—
Melissa Hobson,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But like the exhibition match against Dynamo, the tie would never be played.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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That tie is now broken, and according to Billboard, SOS stands alone as the longest-charting top 10 album by a solo female artist in history, passing the Grammy-winning 21.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In this dynamic, standout firms will be able to thread that very difficult needle: positioning the company for a long-term future while generating short-term returns.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, creator Bruce Miller teases that audiences might very well be fed up with Nick by the end of this season but, with any luck, the writers have been able to thread that needle to keep Nick in the hearts of both June and the viewers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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