KNELL Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

as in to ring

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates the church bells knelled to mark the death of the nation's beloved leader

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noun

as in peal

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as in indicator

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Noun

But patience can sometimes be a death knell in the playoffs, and Game 4 showed how a lack of it can be a virtue. —

Arpon Basu, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 But even if Ohtani falters against the Giants, who rank near the bottom of the league in runs scored per game, that will not be a death knell to his candidacy. —

Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 This, the Taiwanese believed, was the death knell for Taiwan’s place in the world. —

Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026 Whether the president knew it or not, originalism sounds the death knell for his executive order ending birthright citizenship. —

Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knell

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Hathaway, on a two-on-one with Luke Glendening, saw his point-blank slam-dunk try denied by the left pad of Andersen, and in the closing seconds, Dvorak’s shot from the slot, set up by Konecny, rang off the inside of the post.

— Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Beyond the convenience factor, Just Bare’s chicken bites are an economical option too, generally ringing out at Sam’s Club for about $14 for a three-pound bag, which can carry us for several meals.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026