tolling

verb

present participle of toll
as in ringing
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion

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Recent Examples of tolling Indonesia’s neighbors have responded differently to the idea of tolling the Strait of Malacca. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Tehran, which has reportedly been tolling some ships seeking transit through the Strait of Hormuz, has vowed to retaliate against any military vessels in the strait. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026 But the bell started tolling in 2019, during Mayor Catherine Pugh’s book scandal. — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026 The board also suggested tolling all lanes. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025 While in Orheiul Vechi, ancient stone churches cling to the rock face—their bells tolling hours that feel older than the winding road below. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolling
  1. ringing
  2. chiming
Verb
  • The company’s mysterious founder and chief executive officer Xu Yangtian remained largely out of the spotlight at the HKEX bell-ringing ceremony, allowing his senior executives to speak on his behalf.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In April this year, the carillon bells atop the Plaza’s tower, fashioned after La Giralda in Seville, Spain, began ringing again.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • The church bells had been a constant companion during my stay in Valoria la Buena, chiming every hour on the hour since my arrival.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of chiming

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“Tolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolling. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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