as in rings
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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Verb
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There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025 -
The stylish scion of a garment-industry family, Schier fell in love at first sight with the lobby, a double-height great room with a romantic balcony that rings the second level and a coffered Moorish ceiling.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Visitors also discovered a Zen Room with agarwood scents, cushions and bell chimes, offering a tranquil pause before returning to the bustle of Paris.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The structures don’t include accessible swings or merry-go-rounds, or any kind of enrichment such as textured panels or chimes for kids with disabilities.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And while the government shutdown has put several key economic indicators on hold, the Labor Department released the consumer price index for September, which ticked higher but came in below forecasts.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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That shift is fueling speculation that households could soon feel a broader pinch, as small, essential goods often begin reflecting economic strain before major indicators do.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stephens said there were signs of a struggle, and Thomas' body had been dragged about 180 feet into the woods.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier images of the Sichuan showed the catapult covers removed and a radar array installed, signs that the vessel was nearing sea trial readiness.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Are there any signals that overhauling prisons could be bipartisan?—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In a foreshadowing of graver threats to come, this time GICs also disrupted the electrical signals that powered the rail network in London and surged through telephone lines around Chicago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other wild game animals like elk and turkeys don't require any tags or notifications.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those cars remained drivable, but in some cases, features that relied on the 3G network—including SOS emergency assistance and automatic crash notifications—just stopped working.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From the moment that Jerry Goldsmith’s piano tinkles caress the opening bars of his score while stars float past the frame, anyone with a soul knows that this is not your average IP cash-in.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Knells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knells. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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