chime 1 of 2

noun

Definition of chimenext
1
as in rattle
usually chimes plural a series of short high ringing sounds the welcoming chimes on our doorbell

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2
as in harmony
peaceful coexistence firmly believes that science and religion can keep chime with one another

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chime

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verb

1
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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2
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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3
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
Noun
The slow chimes of Big Ben sounded, and then the newsreader’s solemn voice with the headlines. — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 Then came a symphony of chimes, crystal bowls, wave drums and rain sticks. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Two bells chimed during the ceremony and there was a wreath-laying at the Flight 93 memorial. — Kaanita Iyer, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 The latter provides enough power in grande sonnerie mode for a total of 616 notes (equivalent to seven hours and 30 minutes of continuous chiming) and in petite sonnerie mode for a maximum of 992 notes—equivalent to 32 hours of chiming. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chime
  1. rattle
  2. harmony
  3. blend
  4. ring
  5. repeat
  6. clatter
  7. peace
  8. correspond
Noun
  • Her first hit item was a baby rattle shaped like a chicken drumstick that was sold wrapped in cellophane, much like a meat-counter purchase.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The noise and defense rattle Boley into four sacks and his first interception as a Sun Devil.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of rattle
Noun
  • Here, next to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina, adventure and refinement exist in effortless harmony.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But Maguire and Strayer are felt as loudly as Maines across the record, through their gorgeous harmonies, but also fiddle and banjo and, sometimes, sitar and accordion.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Verb
  • Designed to be used, displayed, combined and gifted, the pieces blend everyday function with Ginori’s refined aesthetic, colorful palette and touches of gold.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of blend
Verb
  • When deputies got to the home on West 4th North Street, what sounded like a gunshot rang out from the residence.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • One floor up from the lobby, on the floor of the exchange, Skydance CEO David Ellison, co-CEO Ynon Kreiz and the entire senior leadership team gathered to ring the opening bell.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ring
Verb
  • To create a full tiling, just repeat this process over and over again, ad infinitum.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This sort of puzzling connection between text and image is repeated throughout the exhibition.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • The sets have too many doors, the scenes have a delirious number of extras and the actors yell their lines over the distracting clatter of crackling fireplaces, beeping machines and ticking clocks.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That’s a much sweeter sound to All than the clatter of a vehicle knocking him to the ground on the streets of Greece this summer.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of clatter
Noun
  • The killing of Yagi is emblematic of a decades-long issue for the people of Okinawa, gender and peace professor Kozue Akibayashi told Al Jazeera.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026
  • After Friday's peace prize is awarded, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences will be announced Monday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of peace
Verb
  • The team broke down Mario’s possible path through a level into individual sections, each corresponding to a calculation instruction of the counting machine.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Yet, in many cases, the necessary control systems to manage corresponding risks have not yet been put into place.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of correspond

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