gongs

present tense third-person singular of gong

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gongs
Verb
  • Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Played by Nick Cannon, Devon joins the marching band at Atlanta A&T University, where his confidence quickly clashes with his section leader’s discipline.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Your friends may not agree with your approach as the moon clashes with Mercury.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Gongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gongs. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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