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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This chimes with other research which suggests that men are twice as likely to invest in stocks and shares than women, external, and women are more likely to subscribe to cash ISAs than men, external.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 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
“The representation that you brought to the show is so beautiful,” Briones chimes in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Cole chimes in, saying, “Your families have connections, those are of value.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
The house was dark and a rocking chair added an un-harmonious sound to the delicate tinkling of the chimes.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
