pings 1 of 2

Definition of pingsnext
plural of ping

pings

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pings
Noun
  • Across the album, delicate chimes, gritty shakers, and orchestral strings radiate like the softened glow of old music videos.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2025
  • If the night is bound to be full of doorbell chimes, create a safe space for your pet.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Together with thin shallot rings, the bird fries in a coating of rice flour to achieve an airy crispness and plenty of splintered, shattering bits of batter.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The robot picks unsorted bearing rings and places them onto a buffer table.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hudson/Claire plunks a few notes on the funky upright piano to echo the song’s iconic bass riff.
    Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
  • As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the rapidly evolving world of denim manufacturing, the quest for sustainability often clashes with the demand for authentic, high-quality aesthetics.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
  • At Tender, Whitney clashes with his more hedonistic co-founder Jonah (Kal Penn) and bosses around his assistant Haley (Kiernan Shipka).
    Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Pings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pings. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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