chords 1 of 2

noun

plural of chord
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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chords

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verb

present tense third-person singular of chord
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
Noun
Rush’s musical complexity leaned towards proggy adventures with time signatures and song structure, while Steely Dan were more inclined to wedge wild stacks of jazz chords into pop songs. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026 Shafee operates in a languid, free-form zone throughout, trading his funky licks for loose, spacious lines and tolling, repetitive chords. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026 But of the leaders of those three mega-bands, perhaps the most mysterious remains Pete Townshend, The Who’s songwriter and enigmatic eminence, thrashing chords and smashing guitars while Roger Daltrey handled lead vocals. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026 The Classic Plan includes all courses and exercises, covering fundamentals such as proper hand positioning and basic rhythms, along with chords, music theory, and reading sheet music. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 The three chords in primary colors, a truth that didn’t need explaining. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 His band turned the song into a headbanger’s delight; Jay remained steady and regal over the crunching guitar chords and cathartic drum kicks. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 That song has more chords in it than any other song on the record. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Like spacious minor-key chords given a subtle major-key lift, these color combinations can arouse powerful emotions that are excruciatingly just short of fulfillment. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
  1. feelings
  2. corresponds
  3. emotions
  4. coincides
  5. squares
  6. conforms
  7. answers
  8. fits
Noun
  • September 23 – October 22 The Moon enters your sign today, bringing your own feelings and priorities into sharper focus.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in your 12th House quincunxes Saturn in your 5th, making private thoughts, uncertainty, or unspoken feelings harder to reconcile with fun, romance, or creative expression.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings
Verb
  • That role corresponds to public service broadcasters which do have a brief to ensure educative children’s entertainment.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Differentiation corresponds to the branching of a valley, and the final destinations are the mature cell types of the body.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of corresponds
Noun
  • Together, the songs take longtime Prine fans and new followers more deeply into his vivid approach to songwriting, which gave voice to the lives, emotions, struggles and celebrations of everyday people.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Rituals is already active in the youth mental health space as cofounder of Super Chill, a program that uses playful mind and body exercises to help children recognize their emotions and develop mental resilience.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of emotions
Verb
  • For Olivia Allen, the second rotation of Ana Viktoria Dzinic’s solo at Nicoletti in Shoreditch—which coincides with a solo booth over at Frieze London—is a must.
    — Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The release coincides with the film’s exhibition at the Paris Cinémathèque Française as part of the ongoing Belmondo retrospective.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • Mercury in your partnership house squares Mars in your 4th, creating friction between another person’s perspective and what feels comfortable or settled to you.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of squares
Verb
  • Not every state conforms to the federal rules, and an investor’s residence may change over the holding period, so federal tax deferral doesn’t always produce identical state-tax treatment.
    — Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • When Waits sings about the woman’s raincoat and suitcase, Duke answers with a twinkling tumble of notes.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Director Maya Bannick Bedward’s first feature, the documentary Black Zombie (now available on VOD), answers that question with an elegant approach to the past.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of answers
Verb
  • From there, the team determines whether the dance will feature a solo performer or a duo or trio, as well as the type of character that fits best.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The shopper knows when the order will arrive and picks the shipping method that fits their needs.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fits

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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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