ringers

plural of ringer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ringers In the episode, eight of the nine ringers suffer calamities on the eve of the game which preclude their participation, with Sax held on comically-unfounded suspicion of committing approximately 600 murders in the New York City area. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025 Airline unpredictability put him through a few sleep deprivation ringers. Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringers
Noun
  • Certain frauds included requests to share bank details or to pay upfront costs associated with onboarding, such as certification or background check fees.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Attackers also use email to launch ransomware attacks, deliver malware and pursue frauds such as spoof executive requests.
    David Prosser, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.
    Mike Feibus, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.
    Zahra Nader, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The contenders, pretenders and everybody in between.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Adjustments will be made, and by November and December, there will be a much clearer picture of who the contenders and pretenders are.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The new policies also include more explicit bans on unauthorized AI voice clones and deepfakes.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Then, like a rhizomatous plant, its tentacles have spread, producing clones around the world.
    Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Patriots used motion to set up fakes and trick the Panthers defense, and for the most part, the illusions paid off.
    Mike Kaye September 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The program, which officially launched in May, brings together brands, payment processors and e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay and Alibaba to develop best practices and work to get fakes off of online marketplaces.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.
    Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The reality of the twins’ situation overtook her life in every way, Alisha describes.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The film also starred Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker and Armie Hammer as the Winklevoss twins.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • An entry-level sheet set from the brand will run you a minimum of $500 with the priciest shams ringing in at a cool $5,000.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
  • It’s woven from 100 percent organic cotton, includes a quilt and matching shams, and comes in both dark gray and olive green.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Ringers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringers. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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