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as in blends
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 rings
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 repeats
to say or state again
TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over
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Recent Examples of chimes
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
Across the album, delicate chimes, gritty shakers, and orchestral strings radiate like the softened glow of old music videos.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2025
If the night is bound to be full of doorbell chimes, create a safe space for your pet.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The imagery of the song chimes with some of Bowie’s deepest spiritual preoccupations.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The latest research from the American Action Forum chimes with concerns across both the public and private sectors.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Its recent credits include Dear Viet, about a man who was born conjoined to his twin brother Viet in 1981 as a result of the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, which also chimes with the storyline of Reggane.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
The fresh slide in digital assets chimes with a broader risk-off sentiment at the start of a new month.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2025
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
And another report chimes with this, unveiling claimed images of the internal design.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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
Across the album, delicate chimes, gritty shakers, and orchestral strings radiate like the softened glow of old music videos.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2025
If the night is bound to be full of doorbell chimes, create a safe space for your pet.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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
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
The imagery of the song chimes with some of Bowie’s deepest spiritual preoccupations.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The latest research from the American Action Forum chimes with concerns across both the public and private sectors.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Its recent credits include Dear Viet, about a man who was born conjoined to his twin brother Viet in 1981 as a result of the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, which also chimes with the storyline of Reggane.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
The fresh slide in digital assets chimes with a broader risk-off sentiment at the start of a new month.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2025
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
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
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The latest single’s biting percussion and synth clatter are owed in part to Styles’s longtime producer Kid Harpoon’s growing taste for the bespoke sounds of modular gear.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The exchange added political heat to an already sensitive topic that blends science, national security, and public curiosity.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The formula also blends vitamin E with carnauba wax for a creamy finish that hydrates and conditions the brows.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, when considering the Chinese Communist Party’s national-level Military-Civil Fusion strategy, this restriction rings hollow.—
Jim Costa,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Leeds fans will have seen this dozens of times over the years, when a manager rings the changes in the cup and the resulting performance is off-colour.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This year marks the Year of the Fire Horse, the 43rd combination in the traditional sexagenary cycle, which repeats every 60 years.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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This pattern repeats throughout the health care system.—
Jared Rhoads,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The gift basket included items such as a rattle, books, swaddles, and a blanket, along with other essentials for new parents.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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That corresponds to year-on-year increases of roughly 25% and 20%.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Deutsche Bank reiterates Nvidia as hold Deutsche is sticking with its hold rating on Nvidia ahead of earnings next week.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Today’s memo reiterates much of that sentiment, and may not be the last shoe to drop.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Chimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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