as in ringing
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion
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Recent Examples of tolling
Indonesia’s neighbors have responded differently to the idea of tolling the Strait of Malacca.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Tehran, which has reportedly been tolling some ships seeking transit through the Strait of Hormuz, has vowed to retaliate against any military vessels in the strait.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
But the bell started tolling in 2019, during Mayor Catherine Pugh’s book scandal.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
The board also suggested tolling all lanes.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
While in Orheiul Vechi, ancient stone churches cling to the rock face—their bells tolling hours that feel older than the winding road below.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Tehran, which has reportedly been tolling some ships seeking transit through the Strait of Hormuz, has vowed to retaliate against any military vessels in the strait.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
But the bell started tolling in 2019, during Mayor Catherine Pugh’s book scandal.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
The board also suggested tolling all lanes.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
While in Orheiul Vechi, ancient stone churches cling to the rock face—their bells tolling hours that feel older than the winding road below.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolling
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For those inside Grand Casino Arena for Game 6 of their first round series — the win over Dallas that sent Minnesota on to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade — their ears may still be ringing, weeks later.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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After Willie Mitchell died that year, the phone stopped ringing at Royal Studios.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Harris suggests that the feature’s unapologetically positive vibe and message, is chiming with audiences in the current geopolitical climate, citing the success of Neal Street’s Hamnet as well as Call the Midwife.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The sound bath and a chiming bell provide a resonant echo in which attendees visibly relax, most with their eyes closed.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Tolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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