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Recent Examples of rhymes
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
His name rhymes with Mad Funny, which is what all of this is.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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
Verb
In recent wins, the Nuggets yielded 72 first-half points to the Blazers — rhymes with average — and the barnstorming Memphis G-League All-Stars.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
His name rhymes with Mad Funny, which is what all of this is.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rap artists shouted out Bambaataa in their verses.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The move also coincides with the brand’s broadening consumer base.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Newcomer Malegía Cafe fits right in, with a mural depicting the national birds of Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala, broadcasting its roots and style.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, the Boston Herald will be highlighting the Patriots’ best fits in every round at every position of need.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their songs are the hardest to sing and there were some flat notes sung Wednesday.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Many of their songs are about undocumented workers trying to make a living while evading immigration agents.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Is there a law that sorts that out for us?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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The equipment uses an AI scanner to read the composition of such textiles and sorts them by fibers, after which they can be recycled.—
Tian MacLeod Ji,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to The New York Times, Hegseth intercepted the Army’s promotion list, which consists mostly of white men, and struck off four officers—two Black men and two women—preventing them from advancing from colonel to brigadier general.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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Events like this also provide a way to bring the increasingly popular active-travel segment into the safari world, which, despite its rugged reputation, consists largely of being ferried about in Land Cruisers.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Rhymes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhymes. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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