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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
Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
New amenities include a tree climber, multi-user net swing, and music components with chimes and drums, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
David Belcher, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The new report chimes with one in May from analyst Ross Young.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Outside, Bella Luna’s gardens are in bloom for the summer, and are decorated with lawn and garden ornaments and chimes.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
New amenities include a tree climber, multi-user net swing, and music components with chimes and drums, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
Part of the Community Image Amid the sounds of chiming clocks inside and the calls for Muslim prayer outside, Mr. Shakoor and another repairman were minding the Taj shop in the cavernous ground floor of the Ramada Old Town building, adjacent to Souk Waqif, on a recent evening.
—David Belcher, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The new report chimes with one in May from analyst Ross Young.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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Trains going into and out of the city’s main station rattle past its rooftop playground and restaurant.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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For most of that time the two groups have cohabitated in relative harmony.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Biomechanical assessments revealed that the lefty’s arm slot, having moved higher over the previous few seasons, was no longer working in harmony with the rest of his body.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Verb
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From the location to the architecture, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create a lifestyle that blends the charm of rural Idaho with the style and sophistication of a modern home.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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The Dewa Koh Chang The Dewa Koh Chang is a beachfront resort that seamlessly blends rustic architecture with the natural surroundings.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Core One Pro offers four hearing modes: Normal for everyday conversations, Outdoor for wind noise reduction, Restaurant for filtering background chatter, and a specialized Tinnitus mode that provides masking sounds for those suffering from ear ringing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 July 2025
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Raj Subramaniam, center, rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 17, 2023, in New York.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Verb
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This cycle repeated in the spring, resulting in over 70 newcomers joining the team, with 28 arrivals occurring after mid-April.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Add to that the many original performers repeating their roles, the constant callbacks and the non-stop nostalgia, and the result is less a continuation than an exercise in fan service.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Likewise, diesel clatter is present under acceleration and the automatic gearbox, while smooth, hesitated before dropping cogs.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Bowling balls rumbled down lanes, followed by the clatter of pins.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Trump also threatened Russia with several ultimatums if a peace agreement was not reached.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Less than two weeks for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Adjusted operating profit was up 8 percent to 619 million euros, corresponding to a margin of 22.6 percent, in line with the previous year notwithstanding higher investments behind the brands.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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