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
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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
Don Trip and Starlito have long stood as one of the most respected rhyme duos in the game.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 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
Each rhyme showcases a different musical genre, such as Dixieland jazz, calypso, funk, chamber, Celtic and folk, with dance including circle, partner and line.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
Don Trip and Starlito have long stood as one of the most respected rhyme duos in the game.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhyme
Verb
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To avoid this pitfall, Judge recommends determining a color palette for the space and buying rugs, pillows, planters, and furniture that corresponds accordingly.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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But the Walker signing was clarifying in multiple ways, including that the Chiefs by committing to him now virtually must prioritize corresponding moves to revive the receiver room and add edge rusher(s).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In their bloody poetry, the human animal expands, often to terrifying capacity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Her team is gathering writing from political prisoners, media criticism from inside mainstream newsrooms, stories of Hollywood censorship, profiles of the former head of Addameer and of a Palestinian rapper, poetry, and lots more.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The lawmakers also reference the particular focus on this year’s parade, where the route has been reversed to mark America’s 250th birthday and coincide with the historic route that was used during the British evacuation of Boston.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The story is told in rhyming verse, its loose, conversational meter able to tighten suddenly for emphasis.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the background of one verse, Yebba lets out a bellowing laugh.—
Larisha Paul,
VIBE.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is why all kinds of datasets seem to conform to this beautiful shape spontaneously.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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That copy, allegedly drafted by Camp Sugar, was revised to conform with Wallace’s instructions, Case said in a deposition.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 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 initial goal was a single-family home that could fit a family of four (plus a dog), and was within walking distance of the school.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The second half of the show opened with Reznor and Ross joined by Boys Noize on the remote stage for the equivalent of live remixes of Nine Inch Nails songs.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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In putting the numbers togeher, Moore and the team didn’t want to just recreate the song from the films, but celebrate those numbers as a whole, playing into how each of the films have resonated with audiences around the world.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Rhyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhyme. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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