chime
noun
an apparatus for striking a bell so as to produce a musical sound, as one at the front door of a house by which visitors announce their presence.
chimes
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present tense formof chime (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Evans chimes in that he’s not surprised at this.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
“That’s teamwork,” chimes in Castaneda, who has worked at Langer’s for 43 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Spiritual jazz and psychedelic soul are cornerstones of her sound, along with new-age accouterments like prayer bowls and chimes blended with instruments including Fender Rhodes keyboards and vibraphone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
I’d be curious if Peters chimes in on the question, having changed his mind on acquisitions not long ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
At first, it was like listening to wind chimes blowing in the breeze.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
