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variants also riming
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rhyming

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verb

variants also riming
present participle of rhyme

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Recent Examples of rhyming
Verb
Given how history seems to be rhyming again, the event — hosted by the Opera Theater and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center — is a must-see. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 Henry Holland’s racy, rhyming T-shirts were once the hottest item in the fashion world. Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025 Especially love the rapid-fire rhyming shout-outs to some of the fair's finer delicacies. Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025 He’s become known for rhyming in hushed tones over melancholy production, a sound that’s birthed an entire wing of like-minded indie rappers. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025 Algorithms for Toddlers is a whole semester of undergraduate algorithms condensed into 14 illustrated pages with rhyming couplets. Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025 Told in rhyming verse, the story follows Mia and her mommy on their Saturday morning trip to the grocery store. Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhyming
Adjective
  • Chan worked hard, taking Chinese dance classes and rhythmic gymnastics, which translated well on ice.
    Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Every morning, seahorses greet their other half by performing a rhythmic dance that can last minutes or even hours to strengthen their bond.
    K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As a result, the white stucco façade has a rhythmic sequence of bays, each corresponding to a room within.
    Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Both spaces boast corresponding color palettes and an elevated rustic theme to fit the rest of the house.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Today’s couples are focusing less on spring blooms or fall foliage, and instead are choosing wedding dates that feel both practical and poetic.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This poetic, interactive solo-theater piece blends fable and modern-day storytelling.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Dallas officials are inching closer to a decision about whether to leave or stay at the current City Hall site at 1500 Marilla Street, deliberations that are coinciding with the city’s efforts to keep its NBA team in town.
    Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The eclipse will reach totality in the early morning of March 3, coinciding with the full moon's peak, though the moon will set during totality.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Wolves ‘won’ the game on almost every metric other than the one that matters most.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
  • This framework would allow Indiana to reward or penalize utilities based on their performance — with one performance metric being affordability for customers.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Jack and Rose are oddballs, neither fitting into their respective societal slots.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The retailer makes some of the best elevated basics out there—think great-fitting T-shirts, comfortable pants, and chic accessories that don’t feel trendy or disposable.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • There are ones who are more ideological, others more poetical.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Svelte yet heavy, Clipse’s latest sees all their phonetic and poetical gifts rendered to subtly maximal effect, with their lithe vocals cresting Pharrell’s glossy surfaces like snowfall.
    Peter A. Berry, Variety, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Still, Roberts questioned the wisdom of conforming with the federal tax cuts amid budget shortfalls.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Rhyming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhyming. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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