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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
Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The display runs off a single USB 3.0 cable, so there are no outlets, adapters, or extra cords to deal with.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 May 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
Adductor spasmodic dysphonia causes the vocal cords to slam together, while abductor is the opening of the cords.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The display runs off a single USB 3.0 cable, so there are no outlets, adapters, or extra cords to deal with.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 May 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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On the cable front, Warner Bros. Discovery’s split from the NBA made for a very conspicuous absence during its upfront show, which could have used a dose of the inimitable Charles Barkley.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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The channel, along with other NBCUniversal cable outlets, is being spun off from current owner Comcast into a new company called Versant.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Shop the full Oklahoma City Thunder Finals Collection now by clicking any link or image.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Kickstarter Note: New Atlas may earn commission from purchases made via links.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
29 May 2025
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And while Street Fighter would rapidly permeate into mainstream consciousness, even roping in Jean-Claude Van-Damme for its 1994 feature film adaptation, Fatal Fury’s fate was less an instant success than a slow burn.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Tampa Bay Rays’ replacement home field, which usually serves as the Yankees’ spring training facility, was part of the problem when Judge roped a ball 111.7 mph off his bat to left field in the top of the eighth inning.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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That proposal submitted by Polk Stanley Wilcox was estimated to cost at least $136,000; the optional inclusion of the shock wires would have added approximately $55,000 to the total price.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Unlike robot lawn mowers that use wires or an RTK station, the E15 uses pure vision FSD technology with high-precision cameras and intelligent algorithms.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Ponder is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond, according to the jail’s inmate listing.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Possibly the single most gorgeous moment in the movie happens when one of the mothers, bracing for the wrenching separation of putting her baby into foster care, straps the infant into a car seat.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The 4-year-old and 10-year-old drowned while strapped into the vehicle, KNXV-TV reported from authorities.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Speaking to Variety from a film set in Wales, Minghella illuminated his thoughts on the complicated loyalties within Nick and what ties this particular radicalized young man does — and doesn’t — have to our present political moment.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Enlightenment ideals Ever since King Henry VIII severed his nation’s ties to Roman Catholicism in the 16th century, Irish Catholics had suffered for their faith.—
Joseph Patrick Kelly,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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The filmmakers thread these stories seamlessly into a larger picture that balances despair with moments that point cautiously toward a more stable future.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The ornate piece was threaded with brocade motifs and real chandi (silver) zari.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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