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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
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Wrap cords using cable ties to prevent tangling and fraying.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
From mysterious cords to DVD players that haven't been used since the dawn of streaming, outdated electronics are pure clutter.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
From the tangle in your computer cord to the mess your cat made of your knitting basket, knots are everywhere in daily life.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Wrap cords using cable ties to prevent tangling and fraying.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
From mysterious cords to DVD players that haven't been used since the dawn of streaming, outdated electronics are pure clutter.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
From the tangle in your computer cord to the mess your cat made of your knitting basket, knots are everywhere in daily life.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
Noun
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This tiny oval connects to a PC or gaming handheld via USB-C cable and serves as a dedicated wireless receiver for the controller on its own wireless frequency.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Four people, including two children, were injured when a cable snapped midair on a carnival attraction in Spain.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 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,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The playground would be the envy of children anywhere; Stratton, a father of two, pointed out a water park, a climbing wall, and rope climbing towers.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dylan Carlson replaced him as a pinch runner, advanced to second on Matt Shaw’s sacrifice bunt and scored when Amaya roped a 1-2 fastball from Guardians reliever Connor Brogdon to right-center field.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stocks were lower at the open on Wednesday, and bonds also sold off.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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He is scheduled for a bond hearing on May 6, People reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Motorsports sanctioning bodies and manufacturers continually work to improve safety measures, to better protect competitors, spectators, track personnel and others every time racers strap on their helmets, buckle their safety belts, take to the track and compete.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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In winter, the mountains transform into one of Japan's top ski destinations, with dozens of resorts accessible within minutes of bullet train stations; non-skiers can strap on traditional Japanese snowshoes and sip hot tea in the snowy forest.—
Iona Brannon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Also in the Trinity League on Friday, JSerra moved into a second-place tie with Santa Margarita with a 2-0 win against Mater Dei.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The music and sound are pushed up right against the dialogue, and Lange, in particular, threaded the sound of a heart monitor to guide us through the wormhole that is the surgery.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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The food is forward-looking and clever, threading global influences and bright flavors with impressive dexterity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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