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
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing;
On hill and heath
Let every breath
Throw all its power into singing!
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Frey’s slow strumming and ringing, open chords add a country feel to what is, at its essence, an R&B waltz, and Meisner’s walking bass line summons a bluegrass feel.
—Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
About 75 firefighters responded to the incident, and were still trying to douse the flames as of 11 p.m. Battalion Chief Robert Rezende told OnScene TV that the call initially came in as a ringing alarm.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2022
The next year, President Kennedy made a resonant decision: to boldly go, as the Star Trek prologue was to put it in a ringing split infinitive, where no man had gone before.
—Anthony Haden-Guest, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021
But a new research paper released by the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site in Albany, N.Y., offers the most ringing case yet.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2020
Peel away the veil of doubt, and there could hardly be a more ringing endorsement of an artist whose workings, methods, exuberance and connective spirit knew no bounds.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Nov. 2017
Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see the bell-ringing chamber and walk up the same stairs Revere trod upon at that pivotal moment.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see the bell-ringing chamber and walk up the same stairs Revere trod upon at that pivotal moment.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see the bell-ringing chamber and walk up the same stairs Revere trod upon at that pivotal moment.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see the bell-ringing chamber and walk up the same stairs Revere trod upon at that pivotal moment.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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
But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing;
On hill and heath
Let every breath
Throw all its power into singing!
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Frey’s slow strumming and ringing, open chords add a country feel to what is, at its essence, an R&B waltz, and Meisner’s walking bass line summons a bluegrass feel.
—Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
About 75 firefighters responded to the incident, and were still trying to douse the flames as of 11 p.m. Battalion Chief Robert Rezende told OnScene TV that the call initially came in as a ringing alarm.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2022
The next year, President Kennedy made a resonant decision: to boldly go, as the Star Trek prologue was to put it in a ringing split infinitive, where no man had gone before.
—Anthony Haden-Guest, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021
But a new research paper released by the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site in Albany, N.Y., offers the most ringing case yet.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2020
Peel away the veil of doubt, and there could hardly be a more ringing endorsement of an artist whose workings, methods, exuberance and connective spirit knew no bounds.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Nov. 2017
Verb
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see the bell-ringing chamber and walk up the same stairs Revere trod upon at that pivotal moment.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see the bell-ringing chamber and walk up the same stairs Revere trod upon at that pivotal moment.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see the bell-ringing chamber and walk up the same stairs Revere trod upon at that pivotal moment.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see the bell-ringing chamber and walk up the same stairs Revere trod upon at that pivotal moment.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
Adjective
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Ocean City officials have confirmed that fireworks — not gunfire — were the source of loud noises that caused panic and sent crowds scrambling on the boardwalk Friday night.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2025
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No loud colors, no mismatched chairs, even the waiters had to wear off-white.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Exquisitely known for their perfectly round shape and mirror like lustre.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Good gaming features and simplified Google TV streaming round things out for a sweet package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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So now, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans are choosing to be seen in the loudest, most unmistakable way: by wearing their culture on their sleeves—literally.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The display of might outside was unmistakable, as was the soft power inside the building.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Yet given the league and many of its most prominent players' presence in social justice efforts, their silence around the violence being fueled by Rwanda and the UAE is all the more deafening.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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That visual message was audibly reinforced at a deafening level as the crowd cheered their neighbors who spoke against the proposal and booed a NIPSCO official and other business leaders who spoke in favor of it.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Find Your Communities Just as teams are the units of performance in organizations, so communities are the resonant units for developing islands of coherence.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Both films reflect the company’s deep commitment to rooted, resonant storytelling.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Separately, Russia’s transport minister was found dead in what authorities said was an apparent suicide — news that broke hours after the Kremlin announced he had been dismissed by Putin.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The disconnect is apparent: students want to build careers around emerging technology, but traditional education isn’t teaching them how.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Even some famous non-country artists will be making their Stagecoach debut like Lana Del Rey, T-Pain (who had a roaring Coachella set the weeks before), and the Backstreet Boys.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The serene scene is meant to mimic the dichotomy of the scent: a powerful blend of florals mixed with vibrant woody notes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Imagine a city where businesses thrive, emergency response is seamless and efficient, and neighborhoods pulse with energy—a world full of Smart, Safe Cities, where technology and community spirit unite to create a safe, vibrant environment.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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