variants
also rime
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the new results don't rhyme with what we found out before
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also rime
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Recent Examples of rhyme
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
His name rhymes with Mad Funny, which is what all of this is.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The couplets rhyme—mostly—but his rhythms are irregular, more implicit than embodied.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
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Verb
To a witty rhyming libretto by Nicholas Wright, the music is by Rachel Portman, a prolific composer of scores for films including The Joy Luck Club, Emma and The Manchurian Candidate.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
His name rhymes with Mad Funny, which is what all of this is.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
His couplets—stitched together by a rhyme—typically saunter in contrary directions.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The couplets rhyme—mostly—but his rhythms are irregular, more implicit than embodied.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhyme
Verb
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Epstein and the baroness continued corresponding into 2019, the records show.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This annual prize recognizes literary achievement and promise in fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry written in the English language from anywhere in the world, and is offered as an unrestricted grant of $175,000.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several local organizations and businesses will be open along the route, offering live music, poetry, food pop-ups and family-friendly activities about climate change and ecology.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fanatics aligned this year’s event to coincide with the 2026 World Cup final weekend at MetLife Stadium.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That was quickly followed by SAG/AFTRA’s announcement of their Actor Awards show dates coinciding with Oscars in both 2027 and 2028 (Feb 28 2027 and Feb 20 2028).—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many evangelicals of Hatmaker’s generation have travelled the same path of pointed questioning—not just about specific verses or churches but about their whole cultural milieu.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kosann and Mirojnick designed three core styles for the collection: a poesy ring, a charm and a locket.—
EJ Panaligan,
Variety,
15 Nov. 2022
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What makes the collection particularly unique is Kosann’s approach to reinventing classics—like the lockets, charms, and poesy rings that she’s reinterpreted in the past—but also Evert’s unique experience of being so connected to the tennis bracelet.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
17 Aug. 2022
Verb
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The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adults who have questions about how alcohol fits into their diet should talk with their health care providers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fox canceled the show less than a week after the song fell off the chart.—
Ryan Brennan
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the hands of the six-piece band, the shivering chords of that miniature apocalyptic soul song build into a cathartic climax, which Wasner punctuates with weeping slide guitar.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Rhyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhyme. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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