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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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2
as in loop
a circular strip a metal ring encircled the barrel

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3
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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4
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)

1
as in to surround
to form a circle around tall cypress trees ringing the park

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2
as in to circle
to travel completely around the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block

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ring

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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
Chandler’s Jordan is shown as the more experienced member of the Green Lanterns force, even having to show his new partner how to use their signature green rings that enable them to fly. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 The yellow gold of Kelce’s ring, which reflects the gold of Swift’s engagement ring, reflects another current trend in wedding rings for men. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Verb
Spectators typically leave a UFC fight with ringing ears and a sheepish resolve to get back to the gym. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026 This is your signal to evaluate your strategy, because someone is ringing that bell – the one people say never gets rung at the top of the market. — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 22 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
  • Meanwhile, the Mob Museum reported, Mafia violence was also on the rise in Vegas during the 70s.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Expanding on sounds pioneered by his Memphis predecessors, such as Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG, Tay Keith carved his own lane.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of Mafia
Noun
  • The rural community has for years worked to build a loop railroad and transfer facility for cargo and grain.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • To outsiders, interior design may seem like a continuous loop of selecting fabric swatches, flying between High Point and Salone del Mobile, and cultivating relationships over long lunches.
    — Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Other companies are tied into these corporations, forming circles of current and expected future investment and sales.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, Brooks kept his cool long enough for a circle to form around them.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Tindall, a former Georgia standout, was a third-round pick by the Dolphins in 2022 but hasn’t yet made his mark as a linebacker.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • The Tennessee Titans selected him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • On Thursday afternoon, Denton officers responded to the robbery call and arrested 46-year-old John Dyer, police said in a news release.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
  • Distillation sparks dispute The letter also challenges calls to restrict AI distillation, a technique that trains one model using another model’s outputs.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Definition of call
Verb
  • Bone must be separated from surrounding rock millimeter by millimeter with a pneumatic chisel, whose needle gently breaks away rock while ultraviolet light reveals where the bone ends and the surrounding rock begins.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • The real estate firm looks at office markets in Charlotte and the surrounding suburbs.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of surround
Verb
  • Today, the number of satellites orbiting Earth currently stands at around 14,000, with the vast majority being Starlink satellites.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • On top of Reflect Orbital's plans, companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin and Starcloud are awaiting the FCC's decisions on respective applications to deploy their own massive fleets of orbiting data centers and internet-beaming satellites.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of orbit
Verb
  • That chimes with the European Central Bank's ambition of a single banking jurisdiction, with capital and liquidity able to move freely within cross-border groups and depositors enjoying equal protection.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Sunlight chimed off Rubber Hand’s hatchet blade.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Definition of chime

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“Ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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