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noun (1)

ˈriŋ How to pronounce ring (audio)
Definition of ringnext
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as in Mafia
a group involved in secret or criminal activities a ring of counterfeiters passing phony $20 bills

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as in loop
a circular strip a metal ring encircled the barrel

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as in circle
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially a gaming ring that meets once a week to play

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as in round
something with a perfectly round circumference the coffee cup left a ring on the table

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ring

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noun (2)

as in call
a communication by telephone give me a ring when you're ready to go

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ring

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verb (1)

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as in to surround
to form a circle around tall cypress trees ringing the park

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as in to circle
to travel completely around the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block

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verb (2)

as in to chime
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates I didn't hear the doorbell ring

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Recent Examples of ring
Noun
Philadelphia 76ers The Sixers give James the best chance to win his fifth NBA ring. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Nirav Shah, a public health official and the runner-up for governor, has also expressed interest in entering the ring. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Verb
In photo images shared by the Parks and Rec Department, an outdoor trash barrel sits ringed by bags of refuse collected next to a playing field. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 The warning bells are ringing for another potentially killer season for Florida’s beleaguered coral reefs, sending reef restoration companies scrambling to protect their brood. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ring
  1. Mafia
  2. loop
  3. circle
  4. round
  5. call
  6. surround
  7. orbit
  8. chime
Noun
  • The series follows the Black Mafia Family in Detroit and is based on a true story.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • On the surface, the crime drama follows the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family — one of the most influential crime families in the country.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Definition of Mafia
Noun
  • Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • With fewer adult children often available to take on those responsibilities, families may need to discuss expectations earlier and broaden the circle of caregivers to include friends and other trusted people, not just relatives.
    — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • This digital network will cultivate influence through private year-round conversations, executive circles and brand collaborations.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Rookie first-round pick Cameron Carr, limited earlier by a toenail issue, added 18 points on efficient seven-for-13 shooting as the Lakers’ young core continues auditioning in Las Vegas.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • Their call comes a day after Rubio met with the Saudi ambassador to the US, and as regional countries try to stop recent US-Iran tensions from escalating.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The players were aware of popular sentiment against overturning the call.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of call
Verb
  • Workers were ordered to evacuate, along with occupants in nine surrounding buildings, including a private school, a Westin hotel, and the Israeli consulate.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026
  • Altadena horticulturist Leigh Adams said Boyle Heights plants and produce already live in a difficult environment, surrounded by industrial warehouses that spread contaminants daily.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of surround
Verb
  • China’s Long March 5 and Russia’s Proton-M and Angara A5 launchers can each take about 25,000 kilograms (55,116 pounds) to orbit.
    — Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • These potential magma planets include GJ 1214b, which orbits a red dwarf star 48 light-years away.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of orbit
Verb
  • Sunlight chimed off Rubber Hand’s hatchet blade.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026
Definition of chime

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“Ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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