RHYME Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

rhyme 1 of 2

verb

variants also rime

Definition of rhyme

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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rhyme

2 of 2

noun

variants also rime

as in poetry

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Dissimilar Words

prose

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Recent Examples of rhyme

Verb

Based in both Boston, Massachusetts and Toronto, Canada, EAIGLE, rhymes with eagle, attracted a growth funding round led by growth equity firm Noro-Moseley Partners, with participation from In Revenue Capital and Boreal Ventures, the company announced Tuesday. — Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The letter from Sol is a sort of poem that rhymes, and the letter from Melanie is long and emotional, because it is filled with all two weeks of their history. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 17 June 2026

Noun

It's got a lot going on, but there's a reason to every rhyme. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 The lack of digital refinement spotlights the songs’ unexpected rhymes and organic melodies. — Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhyme

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhyme

Verb

The corresponding move there could be Gavin Sheets, who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, going on the IL.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
In a corresponding roster move, the Patriots released tight end Jeremiah Franklin.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of correspond

Noun

The master told him to go and memorize a thousand lines of poetry.

— Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026
Poetic License, written by Raffi Donatich, follows a soon-to-be empty nester (Leslie Mann) who audits a college poetry class after her family moves to a small college town.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of poetry

Verb

The researchers found that the behavioral transitions coincided with changes in gene expression across those tissues, suggesting the shifts reflected underlying biological changes rather than changes in behavior alone.

— Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
But Bret’s suspicions soon grow darker and more intense when Robert’s arrival coincides with a string of teen murders within their cozy Beverly Hills bubble.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of coincide

Noun

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s fourth outing in the Spidey-verse earned $355 million domestically and $927 million globally, making for the best weekend in domestic box office history.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026
Yungblud easily took on the song’s euphoric verses as Corgan accompanied on guitar, both clad in all-black, from the four-time-platinum LP.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of verse

Verb

Those figures conform to those generated this year by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), an advisory panel for Congress, which found that the subsidies reduced average Part D premiums by $26 a month last year and $16 this year.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conform

Noun

The collection evolved from there into Monica’s distinctive twist on some of her favorite antique and vintage pieces—charms, poesy rings and celestial motifs.

— Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2022
Around my neck is my poesy ring 'adventure' necklace, with a locket holding my secret messages.

— Will Kahn, Town & Country, 8 Mar. 2019

Definition of poesy

Verb

Passengers could stow a purse, laptop bag or small backpack that fitted within specified measurements under the seat in front of them for no charge, Jetstar said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Those discussions helped identify practical opportunities where HHI’s intelligent welding technology could fit into existing US shipyard operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of fit

Noun

After nearly 50 years on Main Street in Evanston, as every song has a final note, the final note for Guitar Works is being played.

— Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
As per usual, that song — which is the title track to band’s fourth album from 1977 — served as a massive platform for Young’s guitar work.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of song

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