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

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Stunning new views of Saturn offer the most detailed portrait yet of the ringed planet, showcasing the combined power of NASA's most advanced space telescopes. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026 There isn’t just a lounger-ringed pool, but also a clear view of the Adriatic Sea, as well as a pergola and outdoor shower which beg visitors to spend just about every minute of their time here outside. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026 Their scientific name, Cyclura, comes from their distinct, thick, ringed tail. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026 Prey animals such as ringed seals -- that previously did not reside in the Arctic -- are now concentrating across smaller areas of sea ice, which could have increased the efficiency of polar bear hunting, Aars said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Jan. 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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