- present tense form of chime (3rd person singular).
chimes
Example Sentences
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Then came a symphony of chimes, crystal bowls, wave drums and rain sticks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
An ice cream man has been hit with a noise complaint by someone who did not like the loud chimes from his van.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Barry chimes in gloomily, “I’m a surgeon and I can’t afford to buy a house.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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
A few fairies played among the chimes, making soft music.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
