1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
an angry, ringing denial of the charges
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sings in a ringing baritone that can be heard throughout the hall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
whereas other candidates hedged on that issue, he delivered a ringing endorsement of the controversial position
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in surrounding
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in circling
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in chiming
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ringing
Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Eric DeCosta, the Ravens general manager, said a couple of days ago that his phone was still ringing because teams are still willing to trade with him.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Neither response was exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
If that isn’t a ringing endorsement!
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Jan. 2026
That isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of the second-year signal-caller, and writers at The Athletic also don't seem to have much of a belief in Williams heading into the showdown at Lambeau Field.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Katelyn Ferral, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Grams roared, ringing across the hardwood.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
As the measles outbreak exploded in January, pediatrician Stuart Simko says his phone started ringing.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Surveillance video appears to show Balat ringing a bell at the counter before an employee emerges from the back.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The maturity of Texas voters won out, with the buzzword of electability ringing loudly in voters’ ears.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
What if your religious customs involved ringing the doorbells of strange men?
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
This year, this phone is still ringing.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
He’s sent on an assignment to write about a performance there by Black Sabbath, and approaches the back of the arena, ringing the doorbell at the bottom of a ramp leading into the arena.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
But Malema was convicted of hate speech for making threats last year, and his party won less than ten per cent of the national vote in the most recent South African election—hardly a ringing endorsement of his ideas.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Eric DeCosta, the Ravens general manager, said a couple of days ago that his phone was still ringing because teams are still willing to trade with him.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Neither response was exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
If that isn’t a ringing endorsement!
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Jan. 2026
That isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of the second-year signal-caller, and writers at The Athletic also don't seem to have much of a belief in Williams heading into the showdown at Lambeau Field.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
But by November, Kennedy’s director was ringing alarm bells about the center’s future in Florida.
—Katelyn Ferral, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Grams roared, ringing across the hardwood.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
As the measles outbreak exploded in January, pediatrician Stuart Simko says his phone started ringing.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Surveillance video appears to show Balat ringing a bell at the counter before an employee emerges from the back.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The maturity of Texas voters won out, with the buzzword of electability ringing loudly in voters’ ears.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
What if your religious customs involved ringing the doorbells of strange men?
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
This year, this phone is still ringing.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
He’s sent on an assignment to write about a performance there by Black Sabbath, and approaches the back of the arena, ringing the doorbell at the bottom of a ramp leading into the arena.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
Adjective
-
And yes, because we are blessed with famous weather, whole neighborhoods and districts can risk spilling out into the sidewalks, where laughs get louder, music gets blasted and the street fashion becomes a runway.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
-
During the fight, one girl was seen being slammed to the ground, with a loud bang heard in the footage.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The 27-mile round-trip climb from Idaho Springs to the peak of the fourteener formerly known as Mount Evans dates back to 1962.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
-
The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Bunbury’s unmistakable voice weaves through a tapestry of blues, country, and rock, anchored by a nostalgic guitar that evokes both longing and resolve.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
-
In the glass, the results are unmistakable.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
From a bungled email prematurely announcing another massive round of layoffs to scrutiny around the company’s $75 million investment in a documentary about the first lady, Amazon heads into its quarterly earnings report next week surrounded by a deafening level of outside noise.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Young’s ending is greeted with a deafening round of applause.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Conventional atomic clocks rely on microwave cavity resonance, in which microwaves interact with atoms in a resonant chamber to produce a stable frequency.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
-
That’s part of what makes the genre so resonant.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Parker was the second person to die in sheriff’s custody this year, and the first apparent suicide in more than two years.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
-
The influence is apparent even among non-evangelicals.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Cornwall’s ‘roaring future’ If the world is ever to get close to net zero, lithium will be at the centre of it, said The Times.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Playing an aristocratic roaring 20s era sleuth that Christie loosely based on her younger self is certainly far removed from chugging shots on the shores of Malia — even the party scenes.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
There’s a lot to enjoy in the immediate vicinity, but the L, J, and G trains will quickly transport you to even more vibrant dining destinations.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
-
This fresh and vibrant salad is delicious warm or cold, as a nutritious lunch or shared at a gathering, said Madeleine Olivia.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
