variants
also rime
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
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also rime
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Recent Examples of rhyme
Sameer Rao, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Their names rhyme with feta, frugal, and pickpock.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 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
The song eventually gives way to rhyming dictionary phrases, building toward a half-climax that doesn’t quite land.
—Sameer Rao, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Their names rhyme with feta, frugal, and pickpock.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
There was clear rhyme and reason to the availability.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 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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The theme of each Met Gala, which sets the tone for the evening’s dress code, tends to correspond with that year’s Costume Institute fashion exhibition.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed The Costume Institute exhibit has a distinct theme each year that corresponds with the Met Gala.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a fun bit of poetry in this.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Poet Rosie Peters will also be leading a group of other local writers in creating site-specific poetry, and roving live musicians will play, too.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th anniversary in July.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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This increase in spending has coincided with more layoffs in the tech sector.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During his audition, all four judges turned their chairs for the contestant, with Gwen Stefani hitting her red button during the song’s first verse.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In rhyming verse, the WNBA star shares a message about the importance of effort and support.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those who don’t conform deserve punishment to show the public that unethical behavior is not tolerated.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In the first case against Comey—the one that was tossed last year—DOJ managed to secure the indictment that Trump wanted by stretching the facts to conform to the law.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 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 front area of the deck is being fitted with 100 square meters of solar panels, capable of delivering more than 20 kilowatts of electrical power.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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That fits right in with a Golden Eagles staff that pitches to contact and lets the defense work.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The recent yacht rock renaissance has elevated the profile of both the song and of singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, restoring its status as a certifiable bop after years spent wandering in the desert of unintentional camp.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Set within the shadowy world of female poker grifters and featuring original song, the movie follows a once-loyal sisterhood as shifting alliances—and a triple-con—fracture the bond that once held them together.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Rhyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhyme. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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