Synonyms of ringednext
1
: encircled or marked with or as if with rings
2
: composed or formed of rings

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No photograph or verbal description can duplicate the thrill of seeing this ringed beauty through a telescope for yourself. Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2026 The birds have a striking appearance, with a long orange bill and red-ringed, yellow eyes. Mark Price may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 Drizzly, overcast conditions bring the forests to life, with species like the gold-ringed tanager drawing enthusiasts from around the world. Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 3 May 2026 One of the more tantalizing of the chemicals the study uncovered is benzothiophene, a two-ringed molecule containing carbon and nitrogen. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringed

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ringed was before the 12th century

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“Ringed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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