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as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
firmly believes that science and religion can keep chime with one another
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the restaurant's manor-house decor chimes perfectly with the chef's traditionalist take on haute cuisine
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as in to ring
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
the doorbell chimed just as we were sitting down to eat
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as in to repeat
to say or state again
TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over
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Recent Examples of chime
Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
The chime box is white and measures 2.6 by 2.6 by 0.9 inches.
—PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
For Kait Kerrigan, the musical’s book writer, there’s plenty in the tale that chimes with our own Roaring ’20s.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Two left-field selections are Microsoft’s Windows reboot chime (1995), composed by Brian Eno, and David Rosenfeld’s Minecraft: Volume Alpha (2011).
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
The chime box is white and measures 2.6 by 2.6 by 0.9 inches.
—PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Skittish percussion and elastic bass lines provide a constantly shifting foundation for the lead singer Livvy Bennett’s wryly chiming vocals.
—Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
For Kait Kerrigan, the musical’s book writer, there’s plenty in the tale that chimes with our own Roaring ’20s.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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Cannes Market This wouldn’t be the first saber rattle from Trump that doesn’t come to pass as first mooted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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On Tuesday, not so much, the Lakers showing their clear dominance in every area backed by a legendarily springtime loud home crowd that annually shakes, rattles and rolls.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the headphones offer clarity in the vocal range, allowing both vocal harmonies to come through.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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It is designed to be in harmony with the neighboring houses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The formulation blends hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and blue agave extract to keep the skin hydrated and radiant but never oily.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
8 May 2025
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This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
Verb
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In many ways, this village felt as if it was frozen in time, only a ringing clocktower bell served as a reminder of every passing hour.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Wedding bells are ringing at grocery stores thanks to Blue Bell Creameries.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Coach Ben Johnson said that, and others have repeated his message.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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This puts a major dent in their chances to repeat and jeopardizes their chances to compete next season and possibly beyond. Celtics star and 2024 Finals MVP, Jaylen Brown, was defeated in losing his partner in crime.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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No 9, a physical presence up top who wears his shorts like a 1980s Rugby League player and clatters into opponents with a ferocity to match.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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There were hits with a bamboo clatter stick, which projects a rattling sound.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Putin sent a second-tier team of negotiators to the peace talks, spurning Zelenskyy's challenge to meet in person.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The peace talks in Istanbul on May 16 were the first direct negotiations between the two nations since 2022.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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And consider this: From 1969 to the present, 15 of the 20 Supreme Court appointments have been by Republican presidents, even though the Democratic nominees had won the national popular vote in a majority of the corresponding elections.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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