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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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2
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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3
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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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025 -
By blending emotion with function, this companion robot proves that the future of robotics could be courteous and cuddly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His phone, both work and personal, has not stopped ringing, and his social media accounts are flooded with comments and messages about the Times list.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a conference room inside the New York Stock Exchange, however, no champagne corks were popping and the mood was decidedly subdued despite the pomp of ringing of the closing bell.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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Robots also offer consistency, repeating trials with no fatigue or variation.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Carrying signs and repeating calls, protestors urged lawmakers to protect the space agency's future.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They’re placed on or next to the body and struck with a mallet to release a calming vibration and mellifluous tone that eases muscles, sparking an immediately soothing effect on the nervous system and improving synaptic responses in the brain.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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In another photo, Cardi struck a pose in her thong bodysuit and showed off her backside (massive peacock tattoo, and all) while standing alongside her album's latest cover and corresponding box set.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mecklenburg County online records on the state’s eCourts system do not show any corresponding case files related to this arrest.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In August, the city received additional correspondence from the county counsel reiterating its request for the return of Do’s contribution.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The bank raised its price target on the cloud software giant to $281 per share from $221 in a Monday note, while reiterating its overweight rating.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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In his music, one hears long, flowing melodies combined with darting harmonies and intricate polyrhythms.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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“Chiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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