- present tense form of chime (3rd person singular).
chimes
Example Sentences
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“The representation that you brought to the show is so beautiful,” Briones chimes in.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Professional scientific activities and information and communications did well, which chimes with a lot of strong investment news, verging on boom territory in the UK AI and tech sector, nicknamed "Britmaxxing".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Reardon grew up in South Dakota’s Black Hills and says she chimes in on restaurants, attractions and hiking in a Facebook group focused on that destination.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
“It’s a bit like asking your friend to date you,” Fennell chimes in.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
As soon as he says it, the elevator chimes for the first floor.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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