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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This year, this phone is still ringing.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026 -
He’s sent on an assignment to write about a performance there by Black Sabbath, and approaches the back of the arena, ringing the doorbell at the bottom of a ramp leading into the arena.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Until now, with the dark electronica of the original pairing perfectly with Def Leppard’s chiming guitars and a flurry of white lights added to the vibe.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The tradition involves eating a grape on every clock gong before midnight—so yes, that means eating one grape every second when the clock starts chiming.—
Fiona Ward,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Bonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonging. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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