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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
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
This Top-up option replaces four separate cords with a single, streamlined solution.
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Tonal cords crossed from the vamp to the top of the shaft in front.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
This Top-up option replaces four separate cords with a single, streamlined solution.
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Tonal cords crossed from the vamp to the top of the shaft in front.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
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Most companies have drawers full of cables, adapters and spare monitors nobody uses.
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Dangers are still many, from accidental poisoning to electrical cables, Stojiljkovic said.
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The same 2024 review links dysbiosis to halitosis, cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis and oral candidiasis.
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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Copper wires are commonly used for data transmission and cooling systems.
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Its specialty steel, insulation materials and superconducting wires were all produced in China.
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Many have worked and trained alongside each other for years, forming bonds that transcend cultures and languages.
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But that doesn’t mean the bonds and awakenings that have been sown won’t grow in their own ways, whether in terms of enduring perceptions or travels to or from here to other nations or inspiring future leaders.
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His first experience of the championship will come from inside the ropes, competing alongside some of the world’s best players.
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Much like Argentina, the Three Lions were put against the ropes by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Ukrainska Pravda said he was targeted by Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 for ties to Russia, a year after Moscow launched its ongoing full-scale invasion.
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Interestingly, her bandmate Tzuyu’s frilly bloomers with garter-type ties did not fan flames on social media.
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“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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