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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
Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
The noise continued, as a larger piece of the chime continued to clatter in the wind.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The reboot chimes once the process is done.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Japanese quartet take Ra’s skein of electronic noise as a starting point, wrapping it in a sizzling no wave funk beat, vocals that veer between incantatory and goofy, and bewitching mandalas of chimes and gongs.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
The noise continued, as a larger piece of the chime continued to clatter in the wind.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
The sound bath and a chiming bell provide a resonant echo in which attendees visibly relax, most with their eyes closed.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The reboot chimes once the process is done.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
Noun
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The seeds are loose and clatter around inside the pods, giving baptisia the name rattleweed, as children once used the seedpods as rattles.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And then shifting chords where the harmonies overlap, so there’s a moment of dissonance.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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In one breathtaking sequence, the waves of the ocean, of the bark lines of the tree, and of Kristen’s hair all swirl together through the harmony of a connected world.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Combine the tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and stir to blend.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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This didn’t ring a bell—but then, Murray loved baseball.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And then, on a cold April morning the phone rang.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Kelvin, Celsius, Fahrenheit, the man repeated.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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When the company investigated, the same issue had been repeated across a majority of the homes one of our many subcontractors worked on.—
Rick Tollakson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Saws buzz, trucks beep, and hammers clatter.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Sound has nowhere to go but back at you, amplifying every clink and clatter until your reasonable-volume conversation doesn’t stand a chance.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The other thing Jeffries can do as Minority Leader, which is in service of the first, is to keep the peace within his caucus.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Compare options, check the fine print, and make one small adjustment that protects your peace.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Each Weekly Voting Period will correspond to a group of three (3) finalists, with one (1) Weekly Voting Period occurring per week over five (5) consecutive weeks.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Chime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chime. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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