bonging

verb

present participle of bong
as in ringing
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion

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  1. ringing
  2. chiming
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  • Between bites of those famous Belgian chocolates, travelers can head to the Belfry in the Markt square, which has been ringing the quarter-hour since the 13th century—those willing to hike its stairs will be rewarded with panoramic views.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • But alarms about potential war crimes began ringing inside the Biden Administration soon after Israel began its counterattack on Gaza.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of ringing
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  • So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Various limited editions followed, marking a new era of mechanical watches and highly complicated timepieces, including chiming watches, which Stern was a true fan of.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Definition of chiming
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“Bonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonging. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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