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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
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2025
The woman crawled to her bathroom and pulled the emergency cord, then the facility staff called 911, deputies said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
Each figurine features a small hole through which a cord might have been threaded, allowing the owner to wear it around their neck.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2025
The woman crawled to her bathroom and pulled the emergency cord, then the facility staff called 911, deputies said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Verb
Some are flat like cleaning rags and others are corded and looped like a regular mop.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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
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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 parties signed a two-year contract extension in 1987, granting TBS exclusive national cable rights to NBA games through the 1989-90 season.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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All three of these factors are directly connected to human capital governance (for example, there are strong links between employee wellbeing and data and cyber breaches).—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Back-up power generators were bought for the town hall, medical facilities and old people’s homes as well as a satellite link to be able to call for help.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Luke ropes his sister, Charlotte (Natalie Portman), and her son, Thomas (Benjamin Chivers), into their scheme.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Even Gantu, the film’s scariest presence, is mostly there for comic relief — he has been roped into this plot against his will and only sticks with it because of a bruised ego.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Allow to cool completely on wire rack to room temperature.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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This pendant light is steel-forged and includes a sloped-ceiling adaptor and a down rod to disguise unsightly wires.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 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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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
Verb
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Wearing a smartwatch shouldn’t feel like strapping a mini tablet to your wrist.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The drones, strapped with explosives, were hidden inside the roofs of wooden sheds, which were dropped off by trucks at the outer edge of Russian military bases, a Ukrainian security official told Reuters.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 is your cue to cut ties with outdated beliefs and reach toward something more aligned.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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At least seven of the people facing felony charges for aiding the fugitives have ties to Vanburen, according to authorities.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The Padres threaded the needle between letting the game come to them and taking it to their opponent in yesterday’s seventh inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The memoir is not comprehensive or chronological; it’s made up of bursts of inspiration, thoughtfully threaded together.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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