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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
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The Wizards’ game-operations staff ultimately declined to play any doorbell chimes during the Pelicans’ free throws.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Oldenburg’s gloopy piles of toast would seem to be in direct opposition to Lever House’s midcentury polish, but his concerns chime here in slyly seditious ways.
—Max Lakin, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Attendees will immerse themselves in the vibrations of various instruments like singing bowls, chimes and drums, which are crafted to promote deep relaxation and inner harmony, according to the library’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The Wizards’ game-operations staff ultimately declined to play any doorbell chimes during the Pelicans’ free throws.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
However, Rachael’s younger sister Trinity Kirkconnell chimed into Gabby’s comments to shed some light on the timeline.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Oldenburg’s gloopy piles of toast would seem to be in direct opposition to Lever House’s midcentury polish, but his concerns chime here in slyly seditious ways.
—Max Lakin, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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Other residents in New Hampshire and Rhode Island also reported the rattle.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The collar’s microphone and sensors can detect rattlesnakes by listening for the sound of a rattle, or detect if a pet goes missing or is kidnapped.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
15 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The full moon phase is a symbol of culmination and completion, and in this particular case, around themes of fairness, compromise and emotional harmony.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Very well made with notable harmony, enjoy this with roast chicken, duck, and seafood such as tuna or salmon (just like Pinot Noir) over the next 3-5 years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The collection blends Puma’s athletic roots with Smith’s high-fashion touch, resulting in apparel and footwear pieces that are both sporty and luxurious.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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How to blend gray hair The color application that oscillates between highlights and lowlights.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That alone should set the alarm bells ringing as PayPal would obviously not be sending you a critical security notification using a throwaway Gmail address.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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And for one night a week, with the ship bathed in red, that sentiment rings truer than ever.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The sea of ardent fans answered his call to repeat his tagline, too.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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Republican leaders’ adoption of talking points on Ukraine that repeat Russian disinformation is just one example of how abandoning values abroad threatens democracy at home.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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You're seated up high, deafened by the clatter and bangs from the empty, boxy body, which, again, is exactly like that built on a traditional truck.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
22 Feb. 2025
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The familiar clatter of the mahjong tiles being slammed against the table is drowned out by the sounds played by the DJ traveling through the warehouse.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Zelenskyy, however, remains skeptical that Putin is ready for peace as Russian forces continue to pound Ukraine.—
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arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Interestingly, the White House's readout of the call did not include Putin's key condition for peace.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to external stimuli.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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