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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The line rang several times before going to voicemail.—
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Another suggestion that people should pre-order them several weeks out also did not ring true.—
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9 Sep. 2025
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“Bong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bong. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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