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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My ears are still ringing from the most joyful celebrations outside the stadium.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026 -
But concerns about the IPO poured in before the opening bell even started ringing.—
Zachary Karabell,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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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
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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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“Bonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonging. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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