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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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
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
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
Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The steak was soft on the inside and as crunchy as the herb-flecked fries on the out, and the buttery Dijon spread ringing the plate added a lively dimension.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
While bystanders and emergency responders were working to revive him, Kreda’s wife Noreen, who is originally from Winnetka, was at home when her phone started ringing.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
On a clear day, the ride provides sweeping sightlines in every direction — from the rooftops of nearby resorts to the distant mountain ranges ringing the Las Vegas Valley.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Still, North Texas travel agencies say their phones haven't stopped ringing.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Several players were going to stick around New York for promotional purposes, even ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The picks kept coming, but the phone was not ringing.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The line has been ringing a lot lately at his modest consulting business in Portland, Oregon.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
The conflict escalated further on its fourth day, with Israel sending new ground troops into Lebanon and explosions ringing out in Iran’s capital.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The steak was soft on the inside and as crunchy as the herb-flecked fries on the out, and the buttery Dijon spread ringing the plate added a lively dimension.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
While bystanders and emergency responders were working to revive him, Kreda’s wife Noreen, who is originally from Winnetka, was at home when her phone started ringing.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
On a clear day, the ride provides sweeping sightlines in every direction — from the rooftops of nearby resorts to the distant mountain ranges ringing the Las Vegas Valley.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Still, North Texas travel agencies say their phones haven't stopped ringing.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Several players were going to stick around New York for promotional purposes, even ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The picks kept coming, but the phone was not ringing.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The line has been ringing a lot lately at his modest consulting business in Portland, Oregon.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
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While the print is a little louder than usual, the accessorizing is so minimal—literally just slingbacks and a just-right shoulder bag—that this couldn’t be anyone else.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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Finally, his pair of 3-pointers against Iowa State resulted in some of the loudest cheers in the fieldhouse this season.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Favata and Marlins president of business operations Caroline O’Connor both stressed the importance of being logistically sound when hosting a multi-round tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Think Jaws, Jurassic Park, Edward Scissorhands and countless other movie adventures, and you’re immediately immersed in Stravinsky’s unmistakable musical universe.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Such outlier results make the tests’ uncertainties unmistakable, says Scott Jackson, a co-author of the study and a former employee of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Young’s ending is greeted with a deafening round of applause.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The period of American history Crawford captures is not nearly as resonant in the popular mind as the ones that bookend it, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Opening via Utopia this Friday, after premiering to critical acclaim at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival, Idiotka is at once a fashion-world satire, a moving portrait of an immigrant family, and a resonant tale of a young woman coming into her own — one that mirrors Baryshnikov’s own journey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For almost a year, the Saudis and other key members have been engaged in an apparent push to reclaim market share ceded in recent years to rivals such as US shale drillers.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The extraordinary failure, in my opinion and in that of many others, of the responsible agent—the BBC—is now utterly apparent.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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It's renowned for its clifftop vistas over the roaring San Juan River.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The restaurant moves beyond the usual clichés of Indian food, offering a dedicated vegetarian tasting menu featuring dishes like a vibrant avocado and mint tart spiked with green chili, and a velvety corn soup with khandvi.—
Nupur Singh,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Feb. 2026
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These vines will trail along buildings, fences, and trellises alike, giving gardens a tropical, vibrant feel.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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