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
Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Courtney Barnett knows how to make two chords last a lifetime.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 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
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
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
Noun
What about [May’s] chords before?
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Courtney Barnett knows how to make two chords last a lifetime.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those complex feelings were among the findings of the largest study of artificial intelligence in higher education to date, which polled 94,000 students, faculty and staff across 22 CSU campuses from San Diego to Arcata.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Miami Herald reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to ask about whether the document corresponds to payments allocated or already disbursed.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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An assembly of planets in Aries moves through your twelfth house, stirring emotions behind the scenes and asking for careful tending.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Players admit emotions can get the best of them, leading to impulsive challenges that cost their team later in the game.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Leverkusen’s admiration for Hurzeler coincides with doubts about the viability of his longevity at the Amex Stadium after fierce criticism from sections of the fanbase.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Moon squares Jupiter, pitting your ambitious 10th house against your friendly 7th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Your 6th House of Health tightens under pressure as the unconscious Moon squares aggressive Mars, presently in your 3rd House of Dialogue, so timing and tone carry extra weight.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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In this week’s reader mailbag, Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow answers questions on the minds of Panthers fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For the project, Pepper was programmed as a tourism expert who only answers questions about Bremerhaven, the university, and the Computer Science Day, with a friendly but firm style that gives visitors clear and approachable guidance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These wireless earbuds are comfortable enough for all-day wear, thanks to their ergonomic design that fits the ear perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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