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rhymes

  • plural
    of rhyme.
    rhyme
    noun
    identity in sound of some part, especially the end, of words or lines of verse.
  • present tense form
    of rhyme (3rd person singular).
    rhyme
    noun
    identity in sound of some part, especially the end, of words or lines of verse.

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“The parents learn the value of those interactions with their children. The importance of spending time truly talking, not just directive talk … but open-ended questions, using songs and rhymes, storytelling, descriptive language.”

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

The problem with the 2030s is that it rhymes with the 1930s, which was a horrible period for geopolitical crises.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

If history rhymes, investors could come to regret their wandering eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Dixon's fast-paced rhymes helped the songs stand out on the radio, and she became known for phrases such as "We're coming back strong", "M-I-S-T-double-E-Q", "Away we go" and "Enter!"

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

Inigo was the only one who wouldn’t laugh when Fezzik asked him to play rhymes.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman