as in rings
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
the village bells pealed every hour in commemoration
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Verb
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The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025 -
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sounds, a mix of low, vibrational hums (similar to the chimes of a sound bowl) and waves crashing on a distant shore, are intended to mirror brain waves to reset circadian rhythms.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The soothing, deeply resonant humming of the bowls and sparkling tinkling of chimes filled the room.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 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
Noun
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the moon clashes with Venus, you’ve been left out of the group chat’s plans.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The issue has become increasingly important following a surge in sectarian clashes in recent months that left hundreds of civilians from Syria’s Alawite and Druze communities dead, many reportedly at the hands of fighters aligned with pro-government forces.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Peals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peals. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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