bong

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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ring
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  • In footage provided to PEOPLE by Ring, Kota walks towards the front door and starts jumping up and ringing the doorbell a number of times with what appears to be his nose.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • The railroad bell kept ringing, adding to the tension.
    Keith Plocek, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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“Bong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bong. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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