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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
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
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
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
Noun
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
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
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With no wheels touching the rails, the usual clatter and vibration of trains disappear.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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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
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The result is a Biggie Bag jingle that blends 80s hip-hop, disco and the KC native’s comedic appeal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Today, Peru blends its rich past with an eye toward the future, aiming to preserve this cultural and natural wonderland for generations of adventurers to come.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And that rings true despite the Sixers defeating the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 on Saturday night to become one of a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference to start the year with two consecutive wins.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When a pattern repeats across several cycles, change the template.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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If a child becomes withdrawn, spends long hours chatting privately with a bot or repeats harmful ideas, step in early.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
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This new forecast corresponds to upside of around 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The o1 model correctly produced two different syntactic trees, one that corresponds to the first interpretation of the sentence and one that corresponds to the latter.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Melius reiterates Broadcom and Nvidia as buys Melius says Broadcom and Nvidia are cloud capex leaders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ali reiterates her concerns that Anton was different in the pods and denies that his job or ambition were factors in her decision.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rainbow-chicken chime is really one of those jingles that’s going to endure even if the world ends in nuclear fallout.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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The result is a Biggie Bag jingle that blends 80s hip-hop, disco and the KC native’s comedic appeal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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