- present participle of chime.
chiming
Example Sentences
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But as the Canadian prime minister was talking, Trump, frustrated with a technical issue that prevented him from chiming in, lobbed the device over the Resolute Desk and onto the floor, an official present said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
In the years that followed, whenever she popped up in the news, Trump couldn’t stop himself from chiming in.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
The Monterey Bay Aquarium marine biologist was among those chiming in with their assessments on the group, which is popular among local divers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
Two pianists weave together brief musical statements—crawling, low-end figures; chiming high notes; staggered phrases; wisps of possible melodies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
It had grown so silent in the hall that she could hear the bells in Khal Drogo's hair, chiming softly with each step he took.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
