as in feelings
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
the story of the family's woes struck a sympathetic chord with newspaper readers
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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
the revised system chords perfectly with the original goals
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Recent Examples of chords
Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The chords came before the lyrics and the creepy chord changes were really inspiring to me.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
Eisenberg plays a lot of acoustic guitar, sticks mostly to normie chords, and largely avoids dissonant tangles, opting for a bright, translucent sound.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
The acoustic rhythm guitar’s higher strings are overly faint next to the lower mids, while the root notes of its chords are too loud.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
What about [May’s] chords before?
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Alan Ritchson is giving his fists (and vocal chords) a rest after wrapping post-production on Season 4 of Reacher.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The mystic chords that bind us together matter more than any policy.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
This is because the hormones provide key lubrication to keep the chords loose and moist.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
The first concert starts with Ciani’s signature ocean sounds before Cunningham’s chords—dull, glassy—add an atonal sheen.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The chords came before the lyrics and the creepy chord changes were really inspiring to me.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
Eisenberg plays a lot of acoustic guitar, sticks mostly to normie chords, and largely avoids dissonant tangles, opting for a bright, translucent sound.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
The acoustic rhythm guitar’s higher strings are overly faint next to the lower mids, while the root notes of its chords are too loud.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
What about [May’s] chords before?
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Alan Ritchson is giving his fists (and vocal chords) a rest after wrapping post-production on Season 4 of Reacher.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The mystic chords that bind us together matter more than any policy.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
This is because the hormones provide key lubrication to keep the chords loose and moist.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus to your feelings and responses.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Violence can come from feelings of powerlessness and desperation.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But getting picked by this coach, with this quarterback, in this offense took the emotions to a higher level.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Denials, appeals and habeas corpus Juan and Donovan’s emotions swing wildly between hope and despair, depending on the day.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The release also coincides with a broader expansion of the resort’s private ski infrastructure.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This release coincides with the tenth anniversary of the death of His Purple Highness, the singer, songwriter, producer, philanthropist, musician and multi-instrumentalist with an unfathomable life and work.—
Darío Gael Blanco,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Messenger Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership squares expansive Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, pushing conversations about commitments, expectations, and time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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LaToya Jackson answers my questions in a polite but perfunctory monotone.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, our aviation expert Danny Lee answers questions on navigating travel after a surge in airfares.—
Danny Lee,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At this stage of the season, targeting motivated teams with something to play for is often one of the best strategies, and Gibbs-White fits that profile perfectly.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The wide two-strap design on this shoe fits well over bunions and allows room for toe stretch.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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