1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
an angry, ringing denial of the charges
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2
as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sings in a ringing baritone that can be heard throughout the hall
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3
as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
whereas other candidates hedged on that issue, he delivered a ringing endorsement of the controversial position
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1
as in surrounding
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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2
as in circling
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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as in chiming
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of ringing
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
But just hours ahead of his season debut, one of Rodgers' new teammates shared a ringing endorsement for his star quarterback.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Two years later, the print received another ringing endorsement.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
In a separate video posted by Acar, music from the pop group ABBA, whose members, like Thunberg, hail from Sweden, can be heard ringing out.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
In 2021, Wolfe Herd became the youngest woman in history to take a company public, ringing the Nasdaq bell with her son on her hip.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
There are some who have been ringing the alarm.
—James Folta
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Their care team brought Sergio back so the brothers could share their bell-ringing ceremony, a tradition at CHLA marking the end of cancer treatment.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The phone could be ringing off the hook, as relatives call to check in or come over for a nice dinner.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
His phone, both work and personal, has not stopped ringing, and his social media accounts are flooded with comments and messages about the Times list.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
In a conference room inside the New York Stock Exchange, however, no champagne corks were popping and the mood was decidedly subdued despite the pomp of ringing of the closing bell.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
But just hours ahead of his season debut, one of Rodgers' new teammates shared a ringing endorsement for his star quarterback.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Two years later, the print received another ringing endorsement.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
All of the phones were ringing nonstop.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
In a separate video posted by Acar, music from the pop group ABBA, whose members, like Thunberg, hail from Sweden, can be heard ringing out.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
In 2021, Wolfe Herd became the youngest woman in history to take a company public, ringing the Nasdaq bell with her son on her hip.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
There are some who have been ringing the alarm.
—James Folta
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Their care team brought Sergio back so the brothers could share their bell-ringing ceremony, a tradition at CHLA marking the end of cancer treatment.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The phone could be ringing off the hook, as relatives call to check in or come over for a nice dinner.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
His phone, both work and personal, has not stopped ringing, and his social media accounts are flooded with comments and messages about the Times list.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
In a conference room inside the New York Stock Exchange, however, no champagne corks were popping and the mood was decidedly subdued despite the pomp of ringing of the closing bell.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
Adjective
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Wedding guests were gathering on the dance floor at a New Hampshire country club Saturday evening when the DJ warned the room to expect some loud noises from a dish-breaking tradition popular at Greek weddings.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly the fans in blue were the loud ones.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Temperatures will range from 66 to 75 degrees Mid-round delays are possible, especially during the afternoon four-ball session.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The 49ers could also be on the lookout for another Bryce Huff, who underperformed in an ill-fitting scheme in Philadelphia and was acquired for a mid-round draft pick.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This narrowing was the unmistakable sign of quantum squeezing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fallon is known for being late night’s most lighthearted personality, but still, there was an unmistakable undertone of avoidance in his performance on Thursday.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And now that Survivor 50 has already been cast and filmed, that drumbeat is almost deafening.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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Rothrock, a Seattle native, made it 3-0 five minutes later, drawing a deafening ovation from the home crowd.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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See Bob race to keep up with a group of shadowy young skateboarders during a rooftop escape—a resonant portrait of generational slippage.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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For Goodall, the relevance of the collection’s olive branch motif feels most resonant for the current global moment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In October 2023, Kristil went to police with a detailed spreadsheet documenting every interaction with her apparent stalker.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Nowhere is this more apparent than one of the first kisses shared between Patrick (Jonathan Groff), a privileged white video game designer, and Richie (Raúl Castillo), the Mexican club doorman hopelessly in love with him.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 89-year-old child psychologist transformed a corner of the conservative movement into a roaring political force that shaped the national conversation and became the de facto base of the modern Republican Party that embraced performative piety as a precondition for viability.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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This familiarity with the Wyoming wilderness perhaps explains why the game feels so authentic: Its roaring orange sunsets, powder-blue skies, lush green pines, and trickling turquoise waters.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The final range is a blend of Enriquez’s playfulness and Jardini’s lighthearted sophistication, expressed via bold patterns, flashy prints and vibrant colors.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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With a rich heritage, a distinct language and cultural traditions rooted in family and ties to their land, the Diné remain one of the strongest, most vibrant Indigenous communities in the world.—
Suzette Brewer,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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