Thesaurus results for RINGED

ringed

verb

Definition of ringed

past tense of ring

as in surrounded

to form a circle around tall cypress trees ringing the park

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as in circled

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

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Recent Examples of ringed Where to Stay The anchor property that started it all, ringed with trees and replete with villas. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Rent from Kayak Branson to paddle around Lake Taneycomo or Table Rock Lake, both ringed with golden hickory and oak trees. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 The fire began Saturday and grew to more than 23 square miles on Sunday across foothills ringed by neighborhoods near the California state line. — Haven Daly, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The fire began Saturday and grew to more than 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) on Sunday across foothills ringed by neighborhoods northwest of downtown Reno near the California state line. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Elevated on an all-wood frame and ringed by tall evergreens, the home feels like a slice of Lake Tahoe in the middle of a dense suburb. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Each of the statues sits on a granite pedestal ringed with 36 stars, representing the states in the Union at the end of the Civil War. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 Six years after the first vote, the site is still an aging arena ringed by parking lots. — Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringed

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The leather reclining chairs at the front of the ship surrounded by shelves of interesting books and magazines is perfect for a day at sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
There is a belief that a part of this instant impact is down to being surrounded by gifted players.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrounded

Verb

As the airplane air-conditioning worked overtime in the desert heat, the grooms traversed the tarmac numerous times to shuttle water and supplies to the horses.

— Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
As a young man, Francisco traversed it on horseback, eking out a living by draining resin from the towering pines.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026