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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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3
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 Synonyms for chimes
Noun
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Las Vegas in August feels like another planet—blazing heat, flashing lights, and the constant clatter of slot machines.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025 -
For now, Sean Combs remains in limbo — awaiting sentencing, stripped of luxury, legacy bruised, his Fourth of July marked not by explosions in the sky but by fluorescent lights and the clatter of plastic trays.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Capella Ubud The resort's impeccable design harmoniously blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Balinese jungle.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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This innovative journey blends Earth's uncharted territories with the inspiring narrative of human curiosity and exploration.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Space.com,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Other stimulating features to look for include different textures for their senses, mirrors, rattles and brightly colored toys.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
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These rattles, found in a neighborhood dating back to the Early Bronze Age, were likely used to entertain children, much like toys today.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Verb
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That sweet spot in your coffee brewing process corresponds to the aforementioned laminar-turbulent transition in pipes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Ingram Micro stock has slipped 12% since its October initial public offering price of $22 per share — Goldman was one of the three lead managers in the IPO — the bank’s $33 price target corresponds to potential upside of approximately 62%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of their motives and reasons.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Mizuho reiterates Salesforce, Microsoft and Adobe as outperform The firm says Salesforce, Microsoft and Adobe are top ideas in 2025.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The chant leader hurriedly checked her cellphone for the next jingle in a dizzying display of outrage.—
Bennet Goldstein,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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In each episode, the On Brand Agency creatives will work with a major brand in need of a big idea for a massive, high-priority campaign – from creating earworm jingles and unbelievable activations to producing the most quotable commercials and must-have merchandise.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
Noun
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From the moment that Jerry Goldsmith’s piano tinkles caress the opening bars of his score while stars float past the frame, anyone with a soul knows that this is not your average IP cash-in.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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The water fountains are trickling; wind chimes tinkle and shimmer in the breeze, and the store’s seemingly endless lines of indoor and outdoor décor are available to celebrate each season and occasion.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Autumn arrives in a blaze of golden forests accompanied by the hearty clink of steins—as age-old tradition raise a toast.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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There’s no rush here, just salty air, slow weekends, and the soft clink of champagne glasses at sunset.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Chimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimes. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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