KNELLS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of knell

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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knells

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noun

plural of knell

as in chimes

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as in indicators

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Verb

Norway’s new King Haakon VIII will be hoping that sentiment rings true following the death of his father, King Harald who died Friday after 35 years on the throne, marking the latest blow for a family reeling from scandal.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
There are various reasons that rings true for professionals looking to become leaders.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rings

Noun

Indicators that are more granular and data-rich; indicators that paint a much clearer picture of where the economy is at today.

— Paddy Hirsch, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
Typically, the effects of sanctions are described in terms of macroeconomic indicators, including rates of growth, inflation, and currency depreciation.

— Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicators

Noun

The soundtrack—by the frequent Hans Zimmer collaborator David Fleming—is a delight, a polyphonic mood board of ghost-clangs, spooky bassoons, lyrical electro-motifs, and sighing sea themes.

— James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
The album’s official versions smooth out some of the buzzy sibilance of the bootlegs, but Hold Onto Me Infinity accommodates lots of tasteful clangs and wubs.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026

Definition of clangs

Noun

Tentative signs of improvement emerged in May, June and July, when border crossings picked up slightly, the agency reported.

— Rio Yamat, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Next, another set of no-parking signs went up and came down (except for several that were mistakenly left up), with no work having been done.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of signs

Noun

Some financial experts are seeing warning signs ahead for stocks as bond market rattles.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026
LightDesire Musical Caterpillar Tummy Time Toy From squeaking noises to baby rattles to teething toys, this music caterpillar contributes to a complete multi-sensory experience.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rattles

Noun

There’s also the regulatory DNA that controls gene activity, along with the signals that help determine what should and shouldn’t be included in mature messenger RNAs produced by genes.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
Facilitating rapid response to shifting market signals, Brandix has built a production ecosystem that goes from raw materials to retail-ready garments, centralizing capabilities for agility.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of signals

Noun

Periodically a mandolin tinkles, or maybe a fiddle swoops in as if from a low-hanging cloud.

— Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of tinkles

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