rhymed

verb

variants also rimed
past tense of rhyme
as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point the new results don't rhyme with what we found out before

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Recent Examples of rhymed Sadly, his life rhymed not only with American success but also with American grief. — Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Stuff rhymed then that doesn’t rhyme now; stuff rhymes, then doesn’t rhyme, then rhymes again. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025 American Express’ results rhymed with those a week earlier from Delta Air Lines. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 My first true attempts at poetry were self-guided, painfully rhymed, drenched in abstractions and exhausted platitudes. — Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025 What the tracks offer on Every Movie Needs a Trailer is some of the lushest soulscapes that Game has ever rhymed on. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhymed
  1. corresponded
  2. coincided
  3. agreed
  4. conformed
  5. fitted
  6. consisted
Verb
  • But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One signal indicated a general emergency, while another corresponded to unlawful interference or a hijacking situation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of corresponded
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  • This work of narrative non-fiction is rightly hailed as the best work on North Korea’s devastating famine of the 1990s, which coincided with Kim Il Sung’s death in 1994.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But her tenure also coincided with mounting challenges to growing Netflix’s business.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of coincided
Verb
  • Target agreed to a $5 million settlement and a ban on using geofencing technology to increase prices.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreed
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  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • Instead, Hurley created and collected bespoke sounds, often using her body as an instrument, then rearranged and remixed them to fit each section of the film.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Holden’s ear for beats has steadily improved to fit his breakneck delivery since 2022, peaking with 2025’s Mulberry Silk Road, which was primarily laced by German producer 2000 Souls and executive-produced by Marciano.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of fitted
Verb
  • While official passenger manifests and exact arrival times were closely guarded, local sources indicated the inaugural cohort consisted largely of South American nationals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • During his seven-minute monologue, which consisted mainly of self-deprecating jokes about his appearance and weight, Gillis had a bit about going to the gym.
    — Maya Salam, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of consisted

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“Rhymed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhymed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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