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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
Eleanor Dearman
updated August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
The hotel has a full gym, with daily fitness classes including yoga, cycling, and stretching, and every Sunday there’s a sound bath experience with vibrations from crystal bowls, chimes, and a water drum to promote deep relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 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
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
The hotel has a full gym, with daily fitness classes including yoga, cycling, and stretching, and every Sunday there’s a sound bath experience with vibrations from crystal bowls, chimes, and a water drum to promote deep relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 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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The snake has a tiny rattle that sounds like the faint buzz of an insect, the TWRA told The Tennessean.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And yet, Doja continuously taps the well while adapting it to her own aesthetic, moving fluidly between sweet harmonies and nimble raps in classic Doja form.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ten years on from the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the vision of improving lives everywhere in harmony with our planet is under unprecedented strain.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rounding out the slate is a cricket reality show based on a Korean baseball format and a survival competition that blends co-living dynamics with physical and mental challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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To that end, its inaugural gala was less of a traditional fundraising event, instead blending creativity with action to close the $711 billion nature finance gap.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My favorite is the red emergency phone in his chambers that never rang.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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For me, these findings ring true.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sirianni appeared intentionally reserved during his press conference, repeating that the Eagles have to keep their emotions in check to withstand the swells of a game, the adjustments required on the field.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Benton repeated those driving forces in front of the Fort Worth City Council recently when she was recognized for her contributions to the city.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 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
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So having the chance to kind of feel a little bit at home, a little peace, is nice.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Israel's military campaign in Gaza has only shown signs of intensifying over recent months, and efforts to negotiate a peace appear all but stalled.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More than 2,000 years ago, the Babylonians split that band of sky into twelve equal parts that correspond with twelve constellations.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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In our present-day Universe, that corresponds to a distance that’s approximately 18 billion light-years away.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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