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present tense third-person singular of rhyme

rhymes

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noun

variants also rimes
plural of rhyme

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rhymes
Verb
The small-cap Russell 2000 notched a new record close, which owes something to the lower-quality speculative names that sit among its largest components, but also rhymes with the notion of a pickup in growth coinciding with the Fed executing another rate cut next week. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025 His reasoning rhymes with that of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who has advocated for universal basic income, or regular payments given unconditionally to individuals, usually by the government. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2025 The fictional universe of these records also rhymes with the circumstances of Anhedönia’s youth. Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025 And the show’s name, which notably rhymes with a famous curse word, got people talking. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhymes
Verb
  • Deep excavations into the earliest layers of Carthage now confirm that a city was founded at a time that corresponds with the ancient sources who claimed these events occurred in circa 814 BCE.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And the sensual images these verses bring to mind—nightingales and angels and silks—make this collection ideal for evenings beside the hearth.
    The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The 15-track project finds the cousins fully leaning into their corridos foundation, trading verses and melodies in their signature raspy delivery — but also tapping into elevated production and angelic choir arrangements between songs.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The event at San Jose State coincides with the release of the annual Silicon Valley Index, and all those statistics should give Thompson plenty to dive into as the valley remains a region with enormous amounts of wealth and poverty.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • And the timing coincides with football season.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Dennis Katz, the head of A&R at Bowie’s record label, RCA Records, was unconvinced that any of the songs recorded so far for the new album would be a hit.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Millions more have watched Swerski's catchy songs.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This year's report includes new functions including Listening Age, which tells users how old their music tastes make them, and Clubs, which sorts listeners into groups based on their tastes.
    Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The geocorona consists mainly of hydrogen atoms.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Their flock consists largely of interns and junior staffers, earnest but broke.
    Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026

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“Rhymes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhymes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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