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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As the graceful Moon opposes Jupiter later, big feelings meet even bigger hopes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lee, who grew up a fan of chicken nuggets, echoed the feelings of childhood nostalgia, and why McDonald’s was more than a fast-food place.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America’s $750 price target corresponds to an upside of 53% for the stock.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From the clubhouse to the manager’s office to the front office, the Cubs process information, contain emotions and take a rational approach to a relentless schedule.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even emotions can be a trigger.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In many tribal communities, a lack of care coincides with long-standing inequities caused by centuries of systematic discrimination.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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The ceremony coincides with the Day4Empathy, which marks the anniversary of Roger Ebert’s death.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Luscious Venus in your 5th House of Originality squares Pluto in your 2nd House of Resources, so projects and budgets will potentially tug your soul in opposing directions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the cork in the footbed gradually conforms to my foot’s shape.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here, The Athletic’s Everton correspondent, Patrick Boyland, answers the best of your replies, with topics including manager David Moyes’ future, summer transfer plans and the club’s European qualification hopes all on the agenda.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kristen Arnett answers this and your other questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Newcomer Malegía Cafe fits right in, with a mural depicting the national birds of Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala, broadcasting its roots and style.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, the Boston Herald will be highlighting the Patriots’ best fits in every round at every position of need.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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