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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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
These two rope-chain necklaces evoke an earthy feel compared to classic metal chains, and the matching cords create visual harmony between the two designs.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 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
Noun
This one can power multiple devices at once and eliminates the need to carry extra cords.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
These two rope-chain necklaces evoke an earthy feel compared to classic metal chains, and the matching cords create visual harmony between the two designs.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
Noun
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Caulk around cables, vents, and any spots letting air escape.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fabric layers mesh and bond; glass pellets, mother-of-pearl beads, and cables get nestled into crevices, trapped under hardened strata of varnish.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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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,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pre-cooked links to fry up for dinner, breakfast patties, meatballs, a breakfast burrito, and in the spicy sauce of a new frozen pasta (above).—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters were unable to immediately turn off the water because the car had struck high-voltage wires, which caused a significant hazard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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As Mercury enters Pisces, on-the-job communication accelerates, but wires can get crossed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lawson remains held on bonds totaling more than $2 million, court records show.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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And the crime of kissing is punishable by death, raising the stakes as a young sales assistant bonds with a regular customer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared by the departments, two firefighters who were tethered to ropes walked across the pond to the hole.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Were there any crazy amenities, like surfing simulators or ropes courses or bumper cars or Cirque shows?—
Alex Postman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mack Brown, the coach at North Carolina, thought Drake might come there, given his family ties.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Trump cut federal ties with the firm before Karp cut a deal with the White House, restoring the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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