as in cadence
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the steady rhythm of the rain falling on the roof
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Recent Examples of rhythm
Porter scored 11 of Brooklyn’s first 13 points, immediately settling into a rhythm that turned the early portion of the game into a personal duel with Jamal Murray.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Flagg found his rhythm in the second quarter, scoring 23 points.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
High magnesium levels may cause a slow heart rate and abnormal heart rhythm.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Minnesota found a rhythm from deep in the first quarter.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Flagg found his rhythm in the second quarter, scoring 23 points.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
High magnesium levels may cause a slow heart rate and abnormal heart rhythm.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Minnesota found a rhythm from deep in the first quarter.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
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Urged by a fast-talking auctioneer and his familiar cadence, paddles shot up as bids climbed into the four- and five-figure range.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2026
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SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from Florida and California.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Despite the beat, total revenue fell 3 percent year over year, marking the company’s first annual decline.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The drama and emotional beats on reality TV are sublime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The genre-blending jam band — consisting of Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums) — has announced dates for its 2026 tour.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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One day, Juurlink, who played the drums, was practicing at the home of his best friend, a bass player.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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