as in rings
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 imagery of the song chimes with some of Bowie’s deepest spiritual preoccupations.—
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The latest research from the American Action Forum chimes with concerns across both the public and private sectors.—
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“Bongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bongs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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