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

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The sea ice loss may also lead to more ringed seals gathering in smaller areas of sea ice, which could make polar bear hunting more efficient. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026 Just after sunset in the west-southwest, the moon will glow just below the ringed planet. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Peacemaker, Ankh-ringed, looking down a bridge. Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 At that time, the ringed planet is closer, and thus bigger and brighter, from our point of view. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 1 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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