rhymes 1 of 2

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present tense third-person singular of rhyme

rhymes

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noun

variants also rimes
plural of rhyme

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Recent Examples of rhymes
Verb
Which is why the kid’s also reportedly on the radar of Power 4 programs who see a potential poach — including, possibly, one program from Jorgensen’s hometown of Minneapolis with a men’s hoops coach whose name rhymes with Piko Dedhed. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026 His name rhymes with Mad Funny, which is what all of this is. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026 His reasoning rhymes with that of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who has advocated for universal basic income, or regular payments given unconditionally to individuals, usually by the government. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026 The small-cap Russell 2000 notched a new record close, which owes something to the lower-quality speculative names that sit among its largest components, but also rhymes with the notion of a pickup in growth coinciding with the Fed executing another rate cut next week. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025 The fictional universe of these records also rhymes with the circumstances of Anhedönia’s youth. Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025 And the show’s name, which notably rhymes with a famous curse word, got people talking. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhymes
Verb
  • The Miami Herald reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to ask about whether the document corresponds to payments allocated or already disbursed.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Using photographs taken by historian and philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg in 1906, the researchers were able to confirm that the new page corresponds to leaf number 123 of the text.
    News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The trio trade verses and backing vocals while Puth defers to his heroes for their keyboards and guitar, respectively.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Moreover, the Cuban newcomer — a former Billboard On the Radar Latin artist — is as fierce and unapologetic as ever, delivering sharp verses that are both for the haters, and serve also a strong manifestation on abundance and prosperity.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Leverkusen’s admiration for Hurzeler coincides with doubts about the viability of his longevity at the Amex Stadium after fierce criticism from sections of the fanbase.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.
    City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • These wireless earbuds are comfortable enough for all-day wear, thanks to their ergonomic design that fits the ear perfectly.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.
    Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • These outsized musical personalities often leave more distinctive fingerprints on the songs than the BTS members themselves do.
    Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The centerpiece is Love Rocks, built around seven songs by Lenny Kravitz.
    Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.
    Emily Guskin, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Realignment is the process by which the UIL, the state’s governing body for high school sports, reassigns schools across Texas into classifications based on enrollment, and then sorts them into districts.
    Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Events like this also provide a way to bring the increasingly popular active-travel segment into the safari world, which, despite its rugged reputation, consists largely of being ferried about in Land Cruisers.
    Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The president is seeking $10 billion in damages; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed last week that all of it would come from the Treasury General Account, which consists entirely of taxpayer dollars.
    Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026

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