Thesaurus results for RUNG

rung 1 of 2

noun

ˈrəŋ

as in level

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement the greasy spoon restaurant was several rungs below the kind of establishment in which we usually dined

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as in baton

Scottish a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment the watchman usually carried a stout oak rung

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rung

2 of 2

verb

past participle of ring

as in chimed

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates I didn't hear the doorbell ring

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Recent Examples of rung

Noun

The fruits of that labor is now clearly evident, not only at the big league level but at every rung along the minor league ladder. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026 Those rungs are numbered 0 to 10. —

Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026

Verb

The Liberty Bell was created in 1751 and was rung to commemorate historic events, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. —

Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026 Others have colorful ribbons and large bells tied to the branches, ready to be rung by successful competitors. —

Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rung

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rung

Noun

These mushrooms are often grown in full sunlight or under UV lamps, which help increase their vitamin D levels.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
The incident reportedly involved a magnesium fire — an intense and highly dangerous blaze that cannot be extinguished with water — that stemmed from an apparent malfunction in oxygen sensor equipment, allowing oxygen levels to rise.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026