rhymes 1 of 2

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Definition of rhymesnext
present tense third-person singular of rhyme

rhymes

2 of 2

noun

variants also rimes
plural of rhyme

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Recent Examples of rhymes
Verb
The small-cap Russell 2000 notched a new record close, which owes something to the lower-quality speculative names that sit among its largest components, but also rhymes with the notion of a pickup in growth coinciding with the Fed executing another rate cut next week. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025 His reasoning rhymes with that of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who has advocated for universal basic income, or regular payments given unconditionally to individuals, usually by the government. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2025 The fictional universe of these records also rhymes with the circumstances of Anhedönia’s youth. Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025 And the show’s name, which notably rhymes with a famous curse word, got people talking. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhymes
Verb
  • Large studies encompassing thousands of people have since shown that following the MIND diet corresponds with better cognitive functioning, a lower risk of dementia and slower disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s.
    Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Each of the 29 counts corresponds to a child who was killed or wounded in the classrooms, prosecutors said.
    Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And the sensual images these verses bring to mind—nightingales and angels and silks—make this collection ideal for evenings beside the hearth.
    The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The 15-track project finds the cousins fully leaning into their corridos foundation, trading verses and melodies in their signature raspy delivery — but also tapping into elevated production and angelic choir arrangements between songs.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.
    Terry Ward, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The timing, though, coincides with a busy stretch spanning the Palm Springs and Sundance film festivals, the Golden Globes and the ramp-up of Oscar season.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Christian Holler, Porsche’s head of charging systems, says the system conforms to International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection standards for electromagnetic radiation.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • According to the lawsuit, the pair filed notices of termination in 2022 to reclaim the rights to those songs, which were released by its subsidiaries Next Plateau London Records.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Using his falsetto vocals, this was one of the songs of the summer, blending '80s synth-pop and new wave, with touches of '70s-era funk and blues.
    Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • This year's report includes new functions including Listening Age, which tells users how old their music tastes make them, and Clubs, which sorts listeners into groups based on their tastes.
    Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Media segment revenue was $765 million for the quarter, down 16%; that segment consists primarily of broadcast TV stations and includes multicast networks and original content.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
  • This episode — which consists almost entirely of characters sharing formative incidents from their pasts — is an unusually blunt device for delivering backstory.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025

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