CHIMED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

chimed

verb

past tense of chime

as in blended

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 rang

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 repeated

to say or state again TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over

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Recent Examples of chimed The couple share the story of how they got engaged on Main Street in Park City in the middle of Sundance and how wedding bells immediately chimed. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenger in the gubernatorial race, also chimed on Mamdani's statement. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Two bells chimed during the ceremony and there was a wreath-laying at the Flight 93 memorial. — Kaanita Iyer, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 Sunlight chimed off Rubber Hand’s hatchet blade. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 In 1859, Big Ben, the great bell inside the famous London clock tower, chimed for the first time. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 Her brother-in-law Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi chimed into the comments section, dropping a string of red heart emojis. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 The bells chimed hourly and music played daily. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026 One of his mantras chimed here. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026

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Verb

From the in-room Alice in Wonderland–themed teacups to the residence’s private library, each whimsical element offers guests a sense of imaginative comfort blended with timeless sophistication.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Instead of a series of finishes, each component is aged separately before being blended together.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of blended

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Minutes after the fight ended, a lone 911 caller rang authorities to report the brawl.

— Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
According to the arrest report, detectives then found surveillance video showing the outside of the victim’s home moments before the two kidnappers rang the doorbell.

— KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024

Definition of rang

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Anderson stresses that positive experiences need to be intentional and repeated, so be patient with yourself.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
In his election night speech, Netanyahu repeated his refusal to create a government relying on Arab parties.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeated

Verb

The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of corresponded

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In the studies reviewed, use of melatonin and Ambien was associated with less pain and lower opioid use, the doctor reiterated.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
On Wednesday’s earnings call, Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh — who is set to become CEO of the standalone NBCU — reiterated the rationale for the spin-off.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of reiterated

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For decades, Democrats and Republicans alike have agreed that the terrorists in Tehran, who have been killing Americans for 47 years, cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Moscow and Beijing last week have agreed to expand freight traffic along Arctic shipping corridors, increase services between their ports and deepen cooperation on building polar vessels.

— Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of agreed

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Spending has strongly correlated with postseason success in MLB.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Since it is often correlated, like a good defensive team winning and the total for the game going under, same game parlays are not paid out as high as non-same game parlays.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of correlated

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