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adjective

ˈriŋ-iŋ How to pronounce ringing (audio)
Definition of ringingnext
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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ringing

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verb (1)

present participle of ring
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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ringing

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verb (2)

present participle of ring
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
Adjective
Not sure ringing bells is going to do much to stop a person from getting mauled. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement! — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The dust that rises in the afternoons reaches Calama, ringing people’s lives like a halo of potential death. — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026 By the end of Friday, the market had given a ringing endorsement . — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
  1. loud
  2. round
  3. unmistakable
  4. surrounding
  5. circling
  6. chiming
  7. deafening
  8. resonant
Adjective
  • Fedorov’s removal came as Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, with loud explosions heard in the Ukrainian capital just hours before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to arrive.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Because of the mechanical complexity required to pull the large film stock through these cameras, the cameras are known to be notoriously expensive, heavy, and loud.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • That set the stage for his post-round media availability, where, naturally, he was asked again about the DeChambeau ruling.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Vogue’s beauty editor-at-large, Arden Fanning Andrews, is a mineral sunscreen loyalist, while senior beauty and wellness editor Margaux Anbouba prefers an SPF with an unmistakable glowy finish.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Generations of locals have grown up on its signature franks — split down the middle, grilled in a secret sauce, and served from an unmistakable pagoda-style stand.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of unmistakable
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  • Even the amount of surrounding pavement, neighboring structures, and roof color can influence how much heat the house gains throughout the day.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 July 2026
  • According to Artem, the Russian position consisted of soldiers armed with small arms and radios and supported by a network of observation posts monitoring the surrounding approaches.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of surrounding
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  • Apollo Global Management is reportedly circling a roughly $3 billion investment tied to the Steinbrenner family’s holding company, which controls the Yankees along with minority stakes in AC Milan, New York City FC, and Legends Hospitality.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Earlier this morning in New York’s always-buzzing Meatpacking District, a long queue of young, cool folks could be seen lining up along 14th street—circling the block from 10th avenue all the way to 9th.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of circling
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  • So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Various limited editions followed, marking a new era of mechanical watches and highly complicated timepieces, including chiming watches, which Stern was a true fan of.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Definition of chiming
Adjective
  • Heavy raindrops flew sideways, smacking against the hood of my rain jacket and creating a nearly deafening white noise.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Each time the Swiss team scored, a deafening roar cut through the thick tropical air.
    — Rob Schmitz, NPR, 24 June 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Burberry unveiled a hyper-British, globally resonant campaign, A Good Sport, leaning on a cast of national and international names.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • According to the band, Marrow Deep explores those themes through some of the most emotionally resonant and adventurous music of its career.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 13 July 2026
Definition of resonant

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