chimes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of chimesnext
plural of chime
as in clatter
a series of short high ringing sounds the welcoming chimes on our doorbell

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chimes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of chime
1
as in blends
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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2
as in rings
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates the doorbell chimed just as we were sitting down to eat

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3
as in repeats
to say or state again TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimes
  1. clatter
  2. blends
  3. rattle
  4. corresponds
  5. reiterates
  6. jingle
  7. tinkle
  8. clink
Noun
  • The series immerses viewers in the real grit and grind of restaurant life, from the deafening clatter of kitchen chaos to the exacting artistry of crafting the perfect sandwich.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Then Gordon Gano started singing, his vocals submerged in the bass-heavy clatter.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of clatter
Verb
  • This captivating perfume blends the warmth and richness of indulgent rum with the velvety sweetness of suave vanilla absolute.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Boy Smells’ fan favorite scent perfectly blends florals with rhubarb, cardamom, and papyrus.
    Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of blends
Noun
  • Watch: Cannabis room shakes as magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes California Another video from California shows plants and overhead lights in a cannabis grow room rattle as the magnitude 7.0 quake strikes.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Hallmark delivers every year with charming designs, like this $9 stacking toy ornament and stunning baby rattle.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rattle
Verb
  • That data also corresponds with findings from the research firm Gartner, which estimated that in 2024 about 80% of all individual voice connections would be through mobile phones and 20% through landlines.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Despite public outcry and boycotts following the 2016 North Carolina anti-trans bathroom ban, this past year has seen bills targeting trans people's use of the bathroom that corresponds with their gender have come back to a concerning degree.
    James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • Bank of America reiterates Chevron as buy The firm added the stock to its top picks list.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Citi reiterates Broadcom as buy Citi raised its price target on Broadcom to $205 per share from $175 ahead of earnings later this week.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reiterates
Noun
  • Hooray for the catchy jingles, the gorgeous product shots, the adorable polar bears and twinkly lights.
    Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There’s the sound of dial-up internet or the new message jingle on AIM or MSN Messenger.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of jingle
Noun
  • The door chime at their floral and gift shop tinkles every few minutes as another customer and friend comes in to collect their $10 bows.
    Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
  • On our first evening the piano bar—resplendent in gold Thai silks, with tiger orchids blooming across the green carpet—was filled with laughter, the glug-glug-glug of Champagne pouring, and the tinkle of keys.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2024
Definition of tinkle
Noun
  • When given a shake, the piece emits echoing clinks evocative of rushing water.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • To me, the tinkling glasses and ringing silverware are easily ignorable, the hodgepodge of clinks and clatters immediately fading into the background.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Definition of clink
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