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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
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
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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This is especially true of the spooky dolls like Chucky from the Child’s Play franchise, who is a serial killer turned into a children’s toy by way of Voodoo, a religious tradition that blends Yoruba, Congolese, and Catholic beliefs and practices.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Shi has also helped Bosideng to secure a multiyear partnership in 2024 with Errolson Hugh of Acronym for the launch of the Vertex collection, which blends urban minimalism with utilitarian performance.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 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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The appeal also repeats Trumpâs argument that the charges rested on an alleged violation of federal campaign regulations and that Braggâs office should have been barred from trying them, as the feds never did.—
Molly Crane Newman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The big idea represented in this study is a pattern that repeats itself over and over in human physiology—tissues adapt themselves to the stresses placed on them.—
Peter Mason,
Outside,
21 Oct. 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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The drills were the biggest ever this year, involving more than 20,000 reservists and double the timeline of 2024’s, an extension that corresponds to swelling fears of a Chinese attack.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bernstein reiterates Coinbase as outperform Bernstein said the stock is firing on all cylinders following earnings.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 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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He's even written a jingle for his game.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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And virtually all of them had played on a ton of station identification and advertising jingles.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Chimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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