as in jingling
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound
coins clinking in his pocket as he traipsed down the street
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Recent Examples of clinking
The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
In the heart of the Altstadt, a short walk from Marienplatz, another of Munich’s must-sees, Hofbrauhaus is a swirl of oompah music, clinking liters and travelers discovering that Bavarian exuberance doesn’t require a festival.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Where to Eat Linger for hours on the patio at Lakeside Chophouse, clinking glasses of Vinho Verde and watching deer saunter by.
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Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
The pleasantly buzzy ballroom, cast in semi-dimmed lighting, filled with excited chatter and clinking silverware, felt like a slightly unwieldy wedding reception.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
The trek up the swinging staircase, twinkle lights clinking with each step, had my heart pounding for more reason than one.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.
—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
In the heart of the Altstadt, a short walk from Marienplatz, another of Munich’s must-sees, Hofbrauhaus is a swirl of oompah music, clinking liters and travelers discovering that Bavarian exuberance doesn’t require a festival.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Where to Eat Linger for hours on the patio at Lakeside Chophouse, clinking glasses of Vinho Verde and watching deer saunter by.
—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
The pleasantly buzzy ballroom, cast in semi-dimmed lighting, filled with excited chatter and clinking silverware, felt like a slightly unwieldy wedding reception.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
The trek up the swinging staircase, twinkle lights clinking with each step, had my heart pounding for more reason than one.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinking
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The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.
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The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.
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Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.
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The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.
Verb
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The act of ringing the opening bell suggests why the president’s emphasis on the stock market might not help his party much with voters this fall.
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There is no automatic, immutable rule that a visionary controller magically loses their touch exactly 120 months after ringing the opening bell at the stock exchange, and little data to suggest that controllers lose their touch so quickly.
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The score by Tangerine Dream should be even more brain-rattling than usual in that venue.
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Advances in engineering and flying at high altitudes can mitigate noise and avoid the rattling blast of a sonic boom.
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“Clinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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