- present tense form of chime (3rd person singular).
chimes
Example Sentences
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“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
Then came a symphony of chimes, crystal bowls, wave drums and rain sticks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
He said the chimes only played for a few seconds at a time and questioned weather the 19:00 rule should be reviewed, branding it "outdated".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Like the story of the three bears,” Javier chimes in.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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