as in rang
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion
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Minutes after the fight ended, a lone 911 caller rang authorities to report the brawl.—
Julia Bonavita,
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According to the arrest report, detectives then found surveillance video showing the outside of the victim’s home moments before the two kidnappers rang the doorbell.—
KFOX Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Dec. 2024
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The bells chimed hourly and music played daily.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of his mantras chimed here.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Bonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonged. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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