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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cords
Noun
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Collapsible organizers made from recycled fabrics or hemp help corral groceries, cables, and gear, then fold flat when not needed.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Signals generally travel effectively at two-thirds the speed of light across fiberoptic cables.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The site provides links to 14 private and government groups that accept and act on complaints, including the FBI, the Better Business Bureau, the Social Security Administration, AARP, the SEC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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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 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike your conventional robotic models that rely on boundary wires, the Lymow One employs RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and Vision AI navigation to map your lawn precisely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sensors and software installed in wires can adjust electricity flows, which can add 20 percent or more additional capacity by enabling wires to safely carry more electricity when weather conditions allow.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a separate State Department pilot program, the Visa Bond Pilot program, visa bonds of up to $15,000 will need to be paidbefore entry into the United States for specific categories of travelers considered higher risk.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Concern over political uncertainty led to a sell-off in Japan’s yen currency and its government bonds last week, with the yield on the 30-year bond hitting a record high on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The company’s leadership also includes several figures with ties to the Biden administration, giving Anthropic the look of a Democratic insider network.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cords. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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