chimes 1 of 2

plural of chime
as in clatter
a series of short high ringing sounds the welcoming chimes on our doorbell

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chimes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of chime

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Recent Examples of chimes
Noun
Visitors also discovered a Zen Room with agarwood scents, cushions and bell chimes, offering a tranquil pause before returning to the bustle of Paris. Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 The structures don’t include accessible swings or merry-go-rounds, or any kind of enrichment such as textured panels or chimes for kids with disabilities. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025 The sounds, a mix of low, vibrational hums (similar to the chimes of a sound bowl) and waves crashing on a distant shore, are intended to mirror brain waves to reset circadian rhythms. Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 The soothing, deeply resonant humming of the bowls and sparkling tinkling of chimes filled the room. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025 The structures don’t include accessible swings or merry-go-rounds, or any kind of enrichment such as textured panels or chimes for kids with disabilities. ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2023
Verb
There are dings from streetcars on Canal Street, chimes from slot machines at Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino, and celebratory symphonies from innumerable trumpets on countless stages and streetcorners. Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 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 Its lyrics about a woman in love with a man who treats her badly, chimes with Gloria’s character, says Jones. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025 And another report chimes with this, unveiling claimed images of the internal design. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimes
Noun
  • With no wheels touching the rails, the usual clatter and vibration of trains disappear.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The project plays a key role in SomeraRoad’s transformation of Paseo South Gulch—a five-acre pocket of downtown that blends historic architecture with a new wave of design, dining, and wellness destinations, including an Equinox gym, the Catbird Seat, Maiz de la Vida, and Carter Vintage Guitars.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
  • That emotional flow is especially evident in The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever series that blends lighthearted plots with consistent emotional depth.
    William Jones, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The stylish scion of a garment-industry family, Schier fell in love at first sight with the lobby, a double-height great room with a romantic balcony that rings the second level and a coffered Moorish ceiling.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The big idea represented in this study is a pattern that repeats itself over and over in human physiology—tissues adapt themselves to the stresses placed on them.
    Peter Mason, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
  • This story repeats itself, from Nero's Rome to Francisco Franco's Spain.
    Rev. Nathan Empsall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Argentina’s western border with Chile corresponds to the boundary between the Nazca Plate, which subducts beneath the South American Plate.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That Makima disappears for most of the remaining drama and chaos reiterates the film’s episodic quality.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Bank of America reiterates buy rating and price objective of $1,490 The bank’s price target was approximately 20% higher than Netflix’s closing price on Tuesday.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • He's even written a jingle for his game.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
  • And virtually all of them had played on a ton of station identification and advertising jingles.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Chimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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