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
  • Marcos Santiago heard the clatter of metal chains outside cell 201 next door.
    Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the crowd, the only sound that could be heard as Lopes was escorted to his seat between defense attorneys Larry Tipton and Christine Feeney at 10:05 a.m. was the metallic clatter of his cuffs.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of clatter
Verb
  • Capella Ubud The resort's impeccable design harmoniously blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Balinese jungle.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This innovative journey blends Earth's uncharted territories with the inspiring narrative of human curiosity and exploration.
    Gabe Castro-Root, Space.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of blends
Noun
  • The high-contrast black-and-white rattle offers plenty of visual appeal for additional stimulation.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Tribal members dressed in their finest regalia–silver, turquoise, coral, shell, feathers–shake gourd rattles in a ring enclosing the Deer Dancers and two Deer Maidens.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of rattle
Verb
  • That sweet spot in your coffee brewing process corresponds to the aforementioned laminar-turbulent transition in pipes.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
  • While Ingram Micro stock has slipped 12% since its October initial public offering price of $22 per share — Goldman was one of the three lead managers in the IPO — the bank’s $33 price target corresponds to potential upside of approximately 62%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of their motives and reasons.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Mizuho reiterates Salesforce, Microsoft and Adobe as outperform The firm says Salesforce, Microsoft and Adobe are top ideas in 2025.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of reiterates
Noun
  • And now, a bonus memory … In the 1970s, as a newcomer to New York session playing, I was called to play on a jingle — a one-hour session — for Old Spice.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The firm produces keychains that play the jingle on a loop.
    Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 22 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
  • In the coastal towns, surfers line the golden sand beaches and tuk-tuks zip along twisting roads, their horns blending with the rhythmic clink of fishmongers’ knives and the sizzle of hoppers frying in street stalls.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • When given a shake, the piece emits echoing clinks evocative of rushing water.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of clink
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