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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  • The rest of the track is otherwise excellent, with the drums hitting hard and cymbals ringing out clearly.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Thousands of fans made the trip from Wisconsin to Florida and sat among the cowbell-ringing Rays crowd on Monday night.
    — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of ringing
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  • The trio of chiming watches builds upon the Royal Oak Concept Supersonnerie that the Swiss watchmaker unveiled in 2016 after nearly a decade of development.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Recently, Weigand visited the home of Regina and Van to service a 40-year-old grandfather clock that had stopped chiming.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of chiming
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