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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
There are collaborations with brands the founders feel chime with La Bonne Brosse’s values.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Her brother-in-law Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi chimed into the comments section, dropping a string of red heart emojis.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Noun
The SteamTech Elite also has important safety features, including an auto-shutoff that turns the iron off after eight minutes of inactivity (a chime alerts you when this happens).
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
There are collaborations with brands the founders feel chime with La Bonne Brosse’s values.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Verb
To chime with Thaiboy’s love for old-school Tiësto and Basshunter, swedm® split the atom to find Swedish EDM’s roots in Dutch trance and Eurodance.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Her brother-in-law Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi chimed into the comments section, dropping a string of red heart emojis.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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The seeds are loose and clatter around inside the pods, giving baptisia the name rattleweed, as children once used the seedpods as rattles.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whether or not the simulations resulted in peace and harmony or death and destruction, the simulation’s co-creators note that the experiment is a warning that safety must be prioritized while deploying agentic AI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Despite the obvious harmony, their friendship was endlessly dissected online.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Verb
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As with the rest of the hotel, rooms and suites blend extreme comfort and modern convenience with antique beauty, atmosphere and brilliant art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The only other artist who has seen double-digit compositions fail to lead the Billboard Hot 100 by a single rung is Taylor Swift, who has landed in the runner-up rung 10 times.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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However, his family had been worried that Omar, 17, would never get to ring the bell just a few months earlier.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Also making history was Sherman Oaks Notre Dame senior JJ Harel, who repeated as boys high jump champion at 7-2.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Hulst would start in a hilly stretch of Laguna Beach, charge up one hill, then run at the top to the next block, down that street, run another block and sprint up that street, repeating the process up and down 31 hills.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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People look up at it, then go back to their meals and conversations, as if momentarily distracted by the clitter-clatter of an errant fork.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Saws buzz, trucks beep, and hammers clatter.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Trump has demanded that Iran agree to never obtain a nuclear weapon and immediately reopen the Strait as part of any peace deal.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Verb
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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In a corresponding move, right-hander Paul Gervase was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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