bong

Definition of bongnext
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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  • His task, seemingly simple, was to ring the bell at the right moment—just as Rocky was about to get the upper hand on Apollo.
    — Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Later that morning, Bobbie's phone rang on the other side of Phoenix.
    — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Bong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bong. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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