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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
Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The planter self-waters through a wicking cord, which must be installed at the bottom of the pot by feeding it through the drainage holes in the bottom of the planter.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Black+Decker’s cordless pet design is currently 51 percent off while the Shark Rocket Light corded vac has over 4,200 glowing reviews.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
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Noun
Their main phone, of course, had a cord and was stuck to the wall in the kitchen like a museum piece.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The planter self-waters through a wicking cord, which must be installed at the bottom of the pot by feeding it through the drainage holes in the bottom of the planter.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Wrapped, corded detailing at the ankles takes these simple flats up a notch to channel the beauty of ballet on the streets, while the deep gunmetal colorway is a perfectly elevated neutral fit for any fall outfit.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Black+Decker’s cordless pet design is currently 51 percent off while the Shark Rocket Light corded vac has over 4,200 glowing reviews.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cord
Noun
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Without a center-hung scoreboard to interfere, OTE installed a cable cam to fly directly over the baskets and pivot the way NBA 2k players would expect.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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While DirecTV continues to be the nation’s largest pay-TV distributor via satellite, consumers continue to drop cable TV for less expensive alternatives such as streaming.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Illinoisans — or anyone with the link — can vote for one design per day until voting closes on Feb. 14.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Key Background President Joe Biden signed a TikTok ban into law in April after increasing concerns from lawmakers about data privacy and its Chinese ties (TikTok has long denied having any links to the Chinese government).—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When Michael is roped into a nefarious plot to enact a fake murder, he is drawn ever closer to danger.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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That song became a highlight of the group’s shows, during which Hudson reliable performed an extended, improvised solo that roped in bits of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor on its way to stops at classical, jazz and soul.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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The most plausible scenario for such a transmitter is tethering a strong wire from a kite or weather balloon.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Let Frosting set: Let cool completely in pan set on a wire rack until Frosting is set, about 1 hour 30 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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This proposal would allow the FAIR Plan to use loans, bonds or lines of credit to help cover the initial cost, which would allow companies more time to help cover the claims.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
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Brightline West, a bullet train project from billionaire investor Wes Eden to connect Las Vegas with suburban Los Angeles, is raising $2.5 billion from private investors with a tax-exempt bond offering.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In doing either, the Brazilian centre-back revealed a strapping physique.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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These slide over and strap onto shoes via a Velcro closure that secures easily and effectively.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
17 Jan. 2025
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The ties between Moore and the Cowboys are obvious.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Democrats also grilled Vought for his ties to Project 2025 and the powers of the executive branch as the panel weighed his nomination last week.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The American Cinema Editors (ACE) has been trying to thread a middle way through the crisis and postponed its 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, originally scheduled for January 18.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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That’s going to be a tricky needle to thread, as raising the debt ceiling is always politically fraught – and dozens of sitting members that Johnson will need to rely on have never voted for such an increase.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cord. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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