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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

ring

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verb (1)

ring

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verb (2)

ring (up)

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verb (3)

chiefly British
as in to dial
to make a telephone call to our friend rang us up to see if we wanted to go to a cricket match

Synonyms & Similar Words

ring up

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verb (4)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ring
Noun
In games like Fortnite the ever-closing ring around the map is more of a slow burn catalyst that pushes players together to force conflict. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025 Former Liberty forward Kayla Thornton, who received her championship ring before tipoff, scored 13 points for Golden State. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Verb
After a month of bombing the Houthis to a stalemate at a cost of $1 billion, this threat rings a bit hollow. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025 In many ways, this village felt as if it was frozen in time, only a ringing clocktower bell served as a reminder of every passing hour. Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
Verb
Despite ringing up at under $800 this laptop features a premium build from durable aluminum that will withstand the test of time as well as extreme temperatures and a drop (or two). Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 5 May 2025 The department regularly conducts unannounced visits to check out price-scanner systems to make sure prices advertised match with prices that ring up at registers. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ring

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“Ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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