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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Payton’s perception of him then rings true in the present.—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026 -
That rings hollow considering Martinez’s long history of taking actions that have also stoked fear in the Jewish community.—
Kevin Wilk,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Across the album, delicate chimes, gritty shakers, and orchestral strings radiate like the softened glow of old music videos.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
17 Nov. 2025
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If the night is bound to be full of doorbell chimes, create a safe space for your pet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes, in the deep winter quiet, a piano tinkles in Kelley’s Saloon, and the spirits dance to ghostly music.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
16 Oct. 2025
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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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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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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
Noun
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The investigation into the killing of a US citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week is being complicated by clashes between federal and local officials, with the FBI taking control over the objections of Governor Tim Walz.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The powerful Sun clashes with Chiron by way of your chatter quadrant and your habit zone, encouraging you to address a tricky situation at work or in your neighborhood with courageous calm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Peals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peals. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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