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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of chime

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Recent Examples of chimes
Noun
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
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 competition section blends emerging voices with seasoned auteurs.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Elemental Impact blends philanthropic, public and private dollars to de-risk early builds.
    Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.
    Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The horse’s magic repeats itself in every room — bright eyes, smiles, awe and shock.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Patrons select two cards from the splayed out deck, and each card corresponds with a different flavor.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • KeyBanc reiterates Apple as sector weight Key says its iPhone 17 survey checks show mixed demand.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Berger reiterates a statement that received some news play earlier this week, which is that the movie won't come to streaming until next year at the earliest.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Curtis moved to Los Angeles after the service and wrote jingles for commercials.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
  • That's right, the advertisements displayed across America's media landscape, including the ones with catchy jingles and celebrity appearances, are an exception, not the rule.
    Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D., MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Chimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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