Synonyms of tolling

tolling

verb

present participle of toll

as in ringing

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates

let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ringing
• chiming
• knelling
• pealing
• jingling
• bonging
• clanging
• echoing
• tinkling
• clanking
• pinging
• clinking
• resonating
• clashing
• gonging
• tingling
• reverberating
• jangling
• dinging
• plunking
• chinking
• tanging
• plinking
• ding-donging
• resounding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tolling

Indonesia’s neighbors have responded differently to the idea of tolling the Strait of Malacca. — 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