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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 Jones, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2026
Accessibility and Sustainability Guest rooms are all in compliance with ADA, with many offering accessible clearance for wheelchairs and audible chimes for the hearing impaired.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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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Noun
May your sounds, your chimes, your silence calm us.
—Paul Jones, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2026
Accessibility and Sustainability Guest rooms are all in compliance with ADA, with many offering accessible clearance for wheelchairs and audible chimes for the hearing impaired.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The strategy is to take Laporte’s original vision and extrude from that what is contemporary and chimes with today’s younger generations.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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The snake struck and shook its tail to protect itself, releasing its notorious rattle warning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Your Universe could exist in perfect harmony, where the expansion rate drops to zero, but never reverses course and recollapses.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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The couple also aims to build ecumenical and interfaith ties, working with different communities to promote harmony and understanding between different faiths.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are also playful, family-forward touches, including a children’s play yard with direct access from bedrooms, designed to blend safety and fun without sacrificing the clean modern lines.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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What’s changed is the cultural environment in which these wan pleas ring out.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Henard walked down the corridor, bells ringing all around him, to the double doors heading out, where Ivy gave him his own bell to ring, right there.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And the court said by repeating his intention not to talk, that's not an invocation of the right to remain silent.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The arrangement repeated when weather issues threatened insurance coverage, and both men covered that cost too.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Footwork clatter and thudding 808s exude yearning emotion on the young producer-songwriter’s patchworked new track.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Inside, classical music met the soft clatter of plates and a steady stream of servers wove in and out of the 13 dining rooms.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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McDowell is with 916 Community Alliance, going inside underserved community classrooms to help keep the peace.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But tensions within the American Jewish community have hardly dissipated since a peace deal was signed, in October, 2025.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each pitch outcome has corresponding odds and users have a limited timeframe to choose whether to wager.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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