1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
an angry, ringing denial of the charges
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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
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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
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1
as in surrounding
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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2
as in circling
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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as in chiming
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of ringing
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
But just hours ahead of his season debut, one of Rodgers' new teammates shared a ringing endorsement for his star quarterback.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Two years later, the print received another ringing endorsement.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing;
On hill and heath
Let every breath
Throw all its power into singing!
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
In a conference room inside the New York Stock Exchange, however, no champagne corks were popping and the mood was decidedly subdued despite the pomp of ringing of the closing bell.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Wedding bells are ringing for Bailey Jean Cypheridge and Jocelyn Simone Rhude!
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Alarm bells are ringing on a vital issue of energy and economic security.
—Fatih Birol, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead of ringing the doorbell multiple times or crowding the front door while another group of trick-or-treaters is there, be patient and wait for your turn—it'll make the night much more enjoyable for you and everyone else.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Silksong is steeped in religious imagery — desolate chapels, ringing church bells, even rosary beads that act as in-game currency.
—Keller Gordon, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Video clips posted on social media showed shots ringing out amid busy morning traffic on a main road and security men taking up positions.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
His latest, shot on 16mm with all the audio recorded in post-production, is a drone-y folk tale with a lot on its mind and sound mix so loud my ears were still ringing four hours later.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
But just hours ahead of his season debut, one of Rodgers' new teammates shared a ringing endorsement for his star quarterback.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Two years later, the print received another ringing endorsement.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing;
On hill and heath
Let every breath
Throw all its power into singing!
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
His phone, both work and personal, has not stopped ringing, and his social media accounts are flooded with comments and messages about the Times list.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
In a conference room inside the New York Stock Exchange, however, no champagne corks were popping and the mood was decidedly subdued despite the pomp of ringing of the closing bell.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Wedding bells are ringing for Bailey Jean Cypheridge and Jocelyn Simone Rhude!
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Alarm bells are ringing on a vital issue of energy and economic security.
—Fatih Birol, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead of ringing the doorbell multiple times or crowding the front door while another group of trick-or-treaters is there, be patient and wait for your turn—it'll make the night much more enjoyable for you and everyone else.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Silksong is steeped in religious imagery — desolate chapels, ringing church bells, even rosary beads that act as in-game currency.
—Keller Gordon, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Video clips posted on social media showed shots ringing out amid busy morning traffic on a main road and security men taking up positions.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
His latest, shot on 16mm with all the audio recorded in post-production, is a drone-y folk tale with a lot on its mind and sound mix so loud my ears were still ringing four hours later.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
Adjective
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McIlroy received the loudest cheers of the day as his eagle shot dropped in on the par 5.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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And instead of Mulder talking about his fond memories playing for the A’s in Oakland, a loud and repeating beep echoed through the public address system.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Smoothing round poppy seeds and sea salt—which do the gentle buffing—come suspended in a hunk of detoxifying French blue clay, nourishing olive fruit oil, and zingy peppermint essential oil, the latter of which wakes you up better than any iPhone alarm.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sloomoo is the brand’s adorable shape-shifting mascot, which isn’t round or straight, and isn’t small or tall, but because it’s made of slime, can stretch into any shape at all.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is a deep respect for the brand’s heritage throughout the collection, but also an unmistakable drive to modernize, internationalize, and individualize the designs for today’s and tomorrow’s audience.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The mood on the factory floor was unmistakable.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rothrock, a Seattle native, made it 3-0 five minutes later, drawing a deafening ovation from the home crowd.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre Visitors will come face-to-face with Leatherface and the deranged Sawyer family amid the deafening roar of chainsaws in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre haunted house.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What makes these moments so powerful is the level of creativity, production, and storytelling quality that fans bring to their creations, transforming casual fandom into shared content that feels polished, inventive, and culturally resonant.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Led by scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, the team used a technique called resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS).—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The apparent hoaxes come amid heightened concern over campus safety following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Paramount’s apparent interest is no surprise since the company’s ambitious new CEO, David Ellison, has talked about a desire to strike further deals.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 89-year-old child psychologist transformed a corner of the conservative movement into a roaring political force that shaped the national conversation and became the de facto base of the modern Republican Party that embraced performative piety as a precondition for viability.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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This familiarity with the Wyoming wilderness perhaps explains why the game feels so authentic: Its roaring orange sunsets, powder-blue skies, lush green pines, and trickling turquoise waters.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Much of the Southeast, especially the southern Appalachians, remains on track for an on-time and vibrant peak foliage.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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