knelled

verb

past tense of knell
as in rang
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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  1. rang
  2. chimed
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  • Minutes after the fight ended, a lone 911 caller rang authorities to report the brawl.
    — Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of rang
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  • The bittersweet tale infused with humor and sadness chimed with the Cannes audience.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 May 2026
  • Her brother-in-law Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi chimed into the comments section, dropping a string of red heart emojis.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Definition of chimed
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“Knelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knelled. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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