as in to ring
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion
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In many ways, this village felt as if it was frozen in time, only a ringing clocktower bell served as a reminder of every passing hour.—
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Travel + Leisure,
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Wedding bells are ringing at grocery stores thanks to Blue Bell Creameries.—
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1 May 2025
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“Bong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bong. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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