as in clinking
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound
the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked
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Recent Examples of jingling
The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.
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Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys.
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Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 2025
The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 Dec. 2025
Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys.
—
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 2025
The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 Dec. 2025
Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—
Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingling
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The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room.
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Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.
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Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.
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The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.
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All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
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The Musical on the West End Wedding bells are ringing for actress Ana Villafañe.
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High yields worldwide have been rattling investors after oil prices burst above $100 per barrel because of the war.
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Now, with aftershocks still rattling damaged cities and thousands of people displaced, some analysts warn the government’s handling of the disaster may be accelerating public disillusionment with the Chavista power structure.
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“Jingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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