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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
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
One by one, state lawmakers on Monday marked themselves present on the floor of the Texas House, triggering green lights and chimes noting their attendance.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
However, just as wedding bells chime, chaos ensues when the notorious Ghost Bandits raid his bank.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The soothing, deeply resonant humming of the bowls and sparkling tinkling of chimes filled the room.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
One by one, state lawmakers on Monday marked themselves present on the floor of the Texas House, triggering green lights and chimes noting their attendance.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jolie’s performance, which chimes with her experience as a filmmaker and her personal health struggles, is particularly moving.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
However, just as wedding bells chime, chaos ensues when the notorious Ghost Bandits raid his bank.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This siren’s song arises from the murmur of doves on an Arizona stock tank and the rattle of Indiana cornstalks.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The industry has an uncertain few years ahead, but for now an era of harmony between streamers and networks has broken out.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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The result is a home that reflects harmony and rhythm.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Go monochromatic and blend different shapes and sizes of white flowers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Owens was a Black mother shot by a white woman through a locked door, mirroring similar national cases where Black individuals were shot under stand your ground laws while doing things like jogging or ringing unfamiliar doorbells.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Video shows the trio standing ominously in the front yard before taking turns ringing the bell, knocking on the door and, at one point, jiggling its handle.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Roan repeated the phrase, prompting members of the crowd to chant along.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 Oct. 2025
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That first-quarter mishap wasn’t repeated.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With no wheels touching the rails, the usual clatter and vibration of trains disappear.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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In an era where fingertips skim glass screens and keyboards clatter in relentless rhythm, the act of putting pen to paper feels almost radical.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the patient, grinding work of peace implementation typically bores him.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many obstacles remain to a lasting peace — including whether Israel will pull its military entirely out of Gaza, whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza — but the peace plan may already be shifting the debate around calls to ban and boycott culture coming out of Israel.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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