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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The phone wouldn't stop ringing for WEEKS.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026 -
But parking will be limited due to security perimeters ringing stadiums.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The chiming from phones was music to everyone’s ears.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Harris suggests that the feature’s unapologetically positive vibe and message, is chiming with audiences in the current geopolitical climate, citing the success of Neal Street’s Hamnet as well as Call the Midwife.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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“Bonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonging. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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