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
Charlie Harding, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
This is because the hormones provide key lubrication to keep the chords loose and moist.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Yosef’s relationship with his sister, Azraa, hums with the familiar chords of siblinghood — antagonism and refuge intertwined.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
That was complemented by what was known as a Tony Gwynn SoloHitter contrivance, through which four chords connected to a baseball would reset the ball to its waist-high starting point after each thwacking during all hours of the day.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
On those earlier projects, María reflected on her mental health journey over simple, muted beats and delicate chords.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
The company — which has 70 million users worldwide — also touts tools to detect and change song keys or to detect and generate the correct guitar chords for songs.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Jagged sheets of tension and dissonance from Reichard and Masri get swept up in the mellow simplicity of her bending chords, and every twinge and twang brings a rush of feeling.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
The chords grow relentlessly faster, joined by frenetic strings.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
Because while the chords were simple, the melody was really sophisticated.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
This is because the hormones provide key lubrication to keep the chords loose and moist.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Yosef’s relationship with his sister, Azraa, hums with the familiar chords of siblinghood — antagonism and refuge intertwined.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
That was complemented by what was known as a Tony Gwynn SoloHitter contrivance, through which four chords connected to a baseball would reset the ball to its waist-high starting point after each thwacking during all hours of the day.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
On those earlier projects, María reflected on her mental health journey over simple, muted beats and delicate chords.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
The company — which has 70 million users worldwide — also touts tools to detect and change song keys or to detect and generate the correct guitar chords for songs.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Jagged sheets of tension and dissonance from Reichard and Masri get swept up in the mellow simplicity of her bending chords, and every twinge and twang brings a rush of feeling.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
The chords grow relentlessly faster, joined by frenetic strings.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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Your 12th House of Subtlety wakes as the Moon settles into Aries, inviting gentle reflection by writing a private note to capture feelings before obligations crowd your day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But for as much as Rick and Morty understands geekdom and storytelling conventions, the secret sauce is how much the series is interested in understanding feelings.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Using photographs taken by historian and philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg in 1906, the researchers were able to confirm that the new page corresponds to leaf number 123 of the text.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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Analyst Bob Jian Huang's new price target of $85, up from $80, corresponds to a rally ahead of 47% from Monday's close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That doesn’t mean turbulent emotions won’t strike, though.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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These are all fascinating mixed emotions to play, and Driver does a capable job of layering them on her face whenever she’s called to.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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His exit coincides with the date Trump announced would be Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s last day in the job.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Luna then squares restrictive Saturn, potentially challenging our patience — especially if expectations are clashing with reality.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie steps into Sarah’s personal space, squares her up.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Moana answers the ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with Maui on an unforgettable quest to restore prosperity to her people.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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After the crew answers a distress signal and brings an alien life form back with them, their vessel becomes a trap, its corridors narrowing as the creature moves through the shadows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Instead, some organizations, such as ASPCA, ask future puppy parents to adopt a dog that fits their lifestyle from a local animal shelter.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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