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
As a result, the harmonies and chords are in a state of perpetual change, moving together more like clouds of starlings or minnows than a single frog hopping from stone to stone. Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
  • Dozens of feelings, dozens of experiences, dozens of refractions.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • The agreement that would help most may be simpler than the feelings around it.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Capturing all the emotions wrapped up in growing pains, embracing the future and longing for what was, Oseman delivers a wistful conclusion to Nick and Charlie’s story.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • The moody Moon in your 4th House of Home squares combative Mars in your 1st House of Identity, stirring tension between private emotions and personal pride.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • DeSantis’s visit coincides with another major Republican gathering in Pennsylvania.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • Transferring in just before his senior year, Robert’s appearance coincides with the growing terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 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
  • The tank has four-way stretch that conforms to every yoga pose and crunch, and a grippy strip on the hem that prevents it from riding up.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 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
  • Porto by Mosquito brings one of the more refined culinary expressions to the area, with a beachfront setting and a Peruvian-fusion approach that fits Las Terrenas’ international mood.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Neither England’s head coach nor their best player at this World Cup currently fits that archetype.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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