chords 1 of 2

plural of chord

chords

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of chord

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chords
Noun
Spare as a schoolyard chant, stalwart producer Kenny Laguna created a perfect back-and-forth between crisp handclaps and dirty chords. Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 These seemingly innocuous incidents attain new significance as they’re revisited alongside a slow crescendo that suddenly turns to shuddering piano chords on the track’s bridge. Nick Ayres Demasi, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 Hammett plunged guitar-first into the audience, who helped him back onto the stage with only a few chords missed. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026 Vocals have an offhand nonchalance instead of hogging the spotlight, melodies sneak up on you rather than announce themselves, and the guitars avoid crunchy riffs and overdriven twang in favor of tart rambling and clean supporting chords. Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 June 2026 Users also gain access to all courses and exercises covering music theory, sheet music reading, chords, rhythm, hand positioning, and technique. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026 Paired with building piano chords and a non-stop lyrical delivery, the listener gets the feeling that Rodrigo is hurtling towards something — whether that something is good or bad remains to be seen. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026 For Black musicians, this often means softening hard or sharp edges with safe, major-key chords. Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 Chamomile flower, which Jenkins had also used to rest her vocal chords after performances, was also included in the botanical mix as well. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
  • Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • And this response completely invalidates their feelings and concerns.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Such a beautiful sculpture, mimicking the swirls found in nature (the cosmos, shells, Fibonacci-following topiary) felt a far cry from the swirl of emotions prompted by my favorite TV shows.
    Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The exhibition coincides with Oyer’s fifth portrait book release, which features selections from his extensive archive.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • This development coincides with the 34-year-old right-hander's determined comeback bid after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
  • That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Take at least one of them and replace it with content that answers a specific regulatory, operational or risk question your buyers are working through right now.
    Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Every summer wardrobe needs a reliable pair of denim shorts, and this Levi’s style fits the bill.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • While comparisons often focus on rocket count or maximum range, the more meaningful differences lie in mobility, ammunition, precision, and how each system fits into a wider battlefield network.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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