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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
It was lit for a horror movie, by single bulbs at the end of long cords.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Seven flies hanging around on elecrical cords coming from the kitchen ceiling.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
By Afroman’s account, the officers left his house torn apart, cut his security video cords, took cash from his home — officials later announced that deputies had merely miscounted the money — and traumatized his kids.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Along the perimeter sat a series of bulky equipment boxes, also painted white, with cords snaking back toward the building.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Children and adults crowded around the edges as men lowered cords of oak into the corners and then the pig on a metal spit.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Of course, be mindful of where cords are running to prevent them from getting wet during our frequent spring and summer showers.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
It was lit for a horror movie, by single bulbs at the end of long cords.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Seven flies hanging around on elecrical cords coming from the kitchen ceiling.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
By Afroman’s account, the officers left his house torn apart, cut his security video cords, took cash from his home — officials later announced that deputies had merely miscounted the money — and traumatized his kids.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Along the perimeter sat a series of bulky equipment boxes, also painted white, with cords snaking back toward the building.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Children and adults crowded around the edges as men lowered cords of oak into the corners and then the pig on a metal spit.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Of course, be mindful of where cords are running to prevent them from getting wet during our frequent spring and summer showers.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
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Most of these require local area network (LAN) cables that can get tangled, says Narukiyo.—
Katherine Bourzac,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, the Iran war doesn't seem likely to derail the multiyear AI data center buildout, meaning the demand for Corning's fiber optic cables should remain robust.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The state is investing $6 billion to expand the state’s broadband network and increase Internet links for families and businesses.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Without needing batteries or wires, the Moso Natural air-purifying bag attracts particles out of the air like a magnet, and continuously works to remove odors and harmful pollutants from your home, filled with just one powerful ingredient -- moso bamboo charcoal.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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My pop would solder wires to two foot-long metal rods, and then solder battery clips to the other ends.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yields have climbed as investors sell bonds and adjust expectations for potential inflation, and the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Close to Rocky Mountain National Park, this all-inclusive guest ranch has everything from classic ranch activities like trail rides to surprising options such as a ropes course and zip line.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dupont brewed a variety of beers from the very beginning, but by the 1970s, saison was on the ropes, representing only about 2% of the company’s sales, while no one else was brewing it.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The joint move from Kennedy and Zeldin comes as activists from Kennedy’s MAHA movement have forged fragile political ties with the EPA but expressed frustration with lack of action on their priorities, including pesticide regulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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