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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
Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
The service began moments after 12 p.m. local time, when the chimes of Big Ben, nearby, sounded.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 8 May 2025
Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Minutes later, Dominguez was in handcuffs, seated at the curb, as a chiming ice cream truck drove past.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
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Noun
The fridge has adjustable temperature control and an alert system with customizable chime sounds.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
The service began moments after 12 p.m. local time, when the chimes of Big Ben, nearby, sounded.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
The report said the captain returned from the bathroom and tried to open the cockpit door with a regular opening code, which chimes the cockpit.
—Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Minutes later, Dominguez was in handcuffs, seated at the curb, as a chiming ice cream truck drove past.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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Alternative investments are gaining traction among financial advisors who are seeking diversification just as rising geopolitical tensions and shaky tariff policy rattle stocks.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Stocks around the world have declined as Trump’s tariffs rattle markets.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Light On White design aesthetic celebrates nature’s inspirations in a search for harmony, simplicity, and raw beauty.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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That’s because this light, crisp and refreshing style is all about balance, and striking the right harmony among the ingredients.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Recent upgrades blend seamlessly with the house’s historic bones: a full smart-home AV and lighting system, whole-property fiber broadband—yes, even in the garden—and a state-of-the-art security setup.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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Seed’s process was a multilayered, multimedia one, viewing negatives through a magnifying glass, reading journals, listening to reels and gradually blending them into a cohesive vision of a life.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
Verb
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In footage provided to PEOPLE by Ring, Kota walks towards the front door and starts jumping up and ringing the doorbell a number of times with what appears to be his nose.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Yet Ben Stokes, the one-time gifted problem child of the English game, faces India this week in the first of two defining series in his Test captaincy with the ringing endorsement of some of the most successful and high-profile figures to have held the post.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Verb
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This repeating cycle of remorse, hope and abuse can become a barrier that prevents a person from leaving the relationship, according to Bearat.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Seagate's stock has experienced such severe declines previously, and based on its current valuation, history might repeat itself.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Bowling balls rumbled down lanes, followed by the clatter of pins.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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The chants outside the Islamic Republic embassy, the clatter of Persian tea glasses at gatherings of dissidents in our cramped government housing, the news of bombings and assassinations that stole friends and fellow dreamers.—
Nazanin Boniadi,
Time,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Trump has made brokering peace with Russia and Ukraine a priority of his administration, but has been unsuccessful at producing a ceasefire even though he’s helped bring both sides to the negotiating table.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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Just a few minutes from downtown Saluda, this relaxed, pet-friendly lodge is all about simple pleasures—coffee on the deck, starry nights by the fire pit, and the kind of peace that comes naturally when you’re surrounded by forest.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Verb
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That corresponded to images shot Sunday by Maxar Technologies similarly showing the ongoing work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2025
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Instead, subscribers answer questions online, correspond with medical professionals virtually and get the prescribed drugs in visually pleasing packages delivered discreetly to their homes.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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