rhyming 1 of 2

variants also riming

rhyming

2 of 2

verb

variants also riming
present participle of rhyme

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rhyming
Verb
That biblical idea, alongside Twain’s notion of history rhyming, also explains Burns’ pursuit of an evergreen quality in his documentaries. Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Nothing is overly emphasized, but viewers who know the visual language of the show will recognize the repetition, like the second half of a rhyming couplet that completes this section of the story. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 The score of Time and Water incorporates rímur, epic rhyming poems that have been transmitted by Icelanders through the ages. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 July 2026 If the cheerily rhyming title about murder doesn’t quite do it for you, just Google what the posters look like. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 This long-suffering Knicks fan said his rationale for including the prognostication may have had more to do with rhyming than any actual belief. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Ironically, this ideological anti-capitalism, in which criticality opposed complicity, derived its power by rhyming with the rise of the art market. Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026 This time around, a serial stalker hunts down men and women alike, taunting them with videos filmed of them and rhyming texts, the detectives trying to track potential victims and save them before they’re killed. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Sharon had submitted a dozen couplets about the virtues of stay-at-home motherhood, as well as a rhyming list of reasons to believe in God. Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhyming
Adjective
  • The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In the clip, Lee expertly beats on a bongo while Limbani responds with eager rhythmic dancing.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Back in 2015, Parton and her team buried a chestnut box filled with physical copies of a brand new song in two formats, cassette and CD, along with their corresponding players, under her Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa.
    Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The cabin sound is enhanced using technology that senses intake pressure and creates a corresponding engine sound routed through the speakers.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Rooted in raw reality but told through poetic fiction, James Baldwin’s masterwork attends a day in the life of 14-year-old John Grimes and the awakenings, histories, and stories that shape his life.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This film weaves that footage with new images of his exile, a poetic documentary essay that refuses the urgency of breaking news.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At least 62 missing Nepali citizens were among hundreds of locals trekking in the Gosaikunda Lake area in Rasuwa, coinciding with the local festival of Janai Purnima on Friday, Sharma added.
    Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Their choices are coinciding with employers’ own preferences for such arrangements as well.
    Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Though its name references its length, for the metric-averse this shakes out at just 18 feet.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This metric measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Perfect for home, travel, or on-the-go feeding, these Ready to Serve and Mess-Free recipes can be stored in the pantry and offer the advantages of premium nutrition while fitting seamlessly into busy households.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • It can be heard outside the car, too, but Bentley hasn’t gone the route Dodge did, fitting a loud external speaker to the Charger EV.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There are ones who are more ideological, others more poetical.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Svelte yet heavy, Clipse’s latest sees all their phonetic and poetical gifts rendered to subtly maximal effect, with their lithe vocals cresting Pharrell’s glossy surfaces like snowfall.
    Peter A. Berry, Variety, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Rhyming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhyming. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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