Thesaurus results for JINGLING

jingling

verb

present participle of jingle

as in clinking

to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked

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Recent Examples of jingling The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025 The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts. — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025

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Just the sight of the glasses, dewy with condensation on the outside and filled to the rim with clinking ice, nearly chilled my body.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The smell of sterile floors, gowns, instruments on clinking metal trays.

— Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of clinking

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The small fragments of colorful glass, strung along together, produce soothing sounds, their tinkling notes wafting through the air alongside a chorus of windchimes and the sweet scent of plumeria blooming in the garden.

— Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

Definition of tinkling

Verb

Canada’s response to Trump’s persistent tariff saber rattling has also illustrated key differences in the way North American trading partners are approaching trade in the 21st century.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Since his cancellation, Stephen Colbert has spoken openly of FCC chairman Brendan Carr’s role in rattling the late-night cage.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of rattling

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