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present tense third-person singular of rhyme

rhymes

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noun

variants also rimes
plural of rhyme

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Recent Examples of rhymes
Verb
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
  • Every point on the circle corresponds to a different solution to this equation.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
  • In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).
    Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The dembow-meets-reggeaton track features rapid-fire verses from Nino Freestyle, Shelow Shaq, and Jezzy.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Propelled by its massive bassline, Del rapped the verses with Albarn leading the crowd throughout the choruses, until finally, the night was done.
    Peter Larsen, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The event coincides with the country’s 250-anniversary commemorations in an effort to recognize cultural contributions to American history.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In a historic home or cabin, wood often feels like the only material that fits.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Her current pale pink fits right in with the ballerina-pink palette that’s been trending for both lips and nails this spring.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Everything conforms to muscle memory.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the concerns, Suno is becoming a more common tool among professional songwriters and producers to assist in creating songs and demos, growing more present in songwriter sessions across the industry.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Producers hinted that theatergoers will hear some of Megan Thee Stallion’s songs in the jukebox musical.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.
    Emily Guskin, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Realignment is the process by which the UIL, the state’s governing body for high school sports, reassigns schools across Texas into classifications based on enrollment, and then sorts them into districts.
    Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The president is seeking $10 billion in damages; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed last week that all of it would come from the Treasury General Account, which consists entirely of taxpayer dollars.
    Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
  • This group consists largely of women who are very poor and have left the workforce to become caretakers.
    Samantha Liss, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026

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