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as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
firmly believes that science and religion can keep chime with one another
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the restaurant's manor-house decor chimes perfectly with the chef's traditionalist take on haute cuisine
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as in to ring
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
the doorbell chimed just as we were sitting down to eat
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as in to repeat
to say or state again
TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over
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Recent Examples of chime
Eleanor Dearman
updated August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
The hotel has a full gym, with daily fitness classes including yoga, cycling, and stretching, and every Sunday there’s a sound bath experience with vibrations from crystal bowls, chimes, and a water drum to promote deep relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Sophie Charara, Wired News, 17 Aug. 2025
But any notion of understatement is dispelled the moment another watch connoisseur hears the crisp tones of the minute repeater chiming the time.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
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Noun
One by one, state lawmakers on Monday marked themselves present on the floor of the Texas House, triggering green lights and chimes noting their attendance.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
The hotel has a full gym, with daily fitness classes including yoga, cycling, and stretching, and every Sunday there’s a sound bath experience with vibrations from crystal bowls, chimes, and a water drum to promote deep relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Verb
Safeguards including the tracker devices buzzing or chiming so as not to go undetected, and notifications to the user being tracked without the need for a dedicated app are ideas the IETF is considering.
—Sophie Charara, Wired News, 17 Aug. 2025
But any notion of understatement is dispelled the moment another watch connoisseur hears the crisp tones of the minute repeater chiming the time.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An award-winning La Jolla ensemble is gearing up for a show full of sublime harmonies and a cappella tunes.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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By blending internal talent with flexible external expertise, companies can punch above their weight without bloating headcount.—
Richard Ricks,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The coaching staff couldn’t stomach sitting them for more than five minutes, however, and the message rang hollow.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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By halftime, your ears are ringing and your patience is tested.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Los Angeles Rams are repeating a costly issue that occurred at the start of the 2024 season.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Weaving is done on a loom, and patterns like twill or houndstooth are made by weaving weft (horizontal) yarns over and under warp (vertical) yarns into specific repeating patterns.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In an era where fingertips skim glass screens and keyboards clatter in relentless rhythm, the act of putting pen to paper feels almost radical.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Only Spagnuolo's voice can be heard over the low clatter of cutlery and coffee cups, suggesting the conversation was captured in a cafe or some other public place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
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The parade ended with the release of 80,000 doves and an equal number of balloons in a visual spectacle symbolizing peace.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Why would Europe's appetite for risk be markedly different after a peace deal is signed?—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Following the success of EA’s 2024 return to college football, the company teased a corresponding basketball series this June.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the corresponding quarter last year, comparable store sales were down 21 percent.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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