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as in blending
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 ringing
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 repeating
to say or state again
TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over
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as in mellifluous
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Verb
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Your Unforgettable Shakespeare in the Park Experience Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater is a highlight of NYC’s summer, blending free theater with the beauty of Central Park’s attractions.—
Emma Caldwell,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025 -
Caravans carried amphorae and wineskins along the Silk Road, where Armenian merchants were renowned for cultivating and blending wines.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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After ringing the bell, the young boys took off, making it at least 20 feet away before the suspect walked to the edge of his property and two shots rang out — one finding its mark in Julián’s back, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare told CNN.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Payam Zamani’s story reads like the American dream—one that begins with his escape from religious persecution in Iran as a teenager and culminates, years later, with ringing the bell at NASDAQ.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ferriss recommends choosing from a small list of foods and repeating the same simple meals to make the plan easier to follow.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
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By repeating what Jelena Ostapenko said in a post-match interview, Townsend demonstrated that today’s black female players feel freer to speak up for themselves.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What could've been a quick journey turns into a 10-year expedition filled with mythical creatures and near-death experiences involving a Cyclops, the mellifluous Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, as played by Charlize Theron.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
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LeVar Burton Reads Actor LeVar Burton remains famous for hosting Reading Rainbow, and his mellifluous voice is perfect for reading short stories by famous authors.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The number of sunspots, which are cool and dark patches on the sun, varies across its 11-year solar cycle, with the maximum number of sunspots corresponding with maximum solar activity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The team must make corresponding roster moves to make room for Gage and Valdes-Scantling on the roster.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At a single, two-minute dinner, Hermann Kafka smashes a cockroach while denigrating his son’s engagement to Felice Bauer before reiterating his distaste for Franz’s writing.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Officials announced the program on Sunday at the Sustainable Business Environment forum, reiterating their strategic push to deepen private sector growth, according to Gulf News.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Yet literacy skills are foundational and essential to life, often correlating with income, health and other measures of success down the line, Renno said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 47-footer is both spacious and versatile, with a walkaround deck, a modular aft deck, a flowing, open-plan layout, and a surprising amount of internal volume.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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Underground shelters in space Lava tubes form when flowing lava solidifies on the surface while molten rock continues moving below.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Chiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiming. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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