as in ringing
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion
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Recent Examples of tolling
The board also suggested tolling all lanes.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
While in Orheiul Vechi, ancient stone churches cling to the rock face—their bells tolling hours that feel older than the winding road below.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
While in Orheiul Vechi, ancient stone churches cling to the rock face—their bells tolling hours that feel older than the winding road below.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolling
ringing
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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.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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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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“Tolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolling. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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