as in ringing
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion
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The phone could be ringing off the hook, as relatives call to check in or come over for a nice dinner.—
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PEOPLE,
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His phone, both work and personal, has not stopped ringing, and his social media accounts are flooded with comments and messages about the Times list.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Bonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonging. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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