- present tense form of chime (3rd person singular).
chimes
Example Sentences
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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
A pair of harps, placed antiphonally in boxes at opposite sides of the stage, plus a theorbo, offer an otherworldly descant, as do the sounds of the celesta and chimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
James chimes in, saying it's his favourite constellation, as the region surrounding it is a part of space where stars are constantly being born.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The jingle of the door chimes never sounded so good.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
