Synonyms of rings

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noun (1)

plural of ring

1

as in gangs

a group involved in secret or criminal activities

a ring of counterfeiters passing phony $20 bills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gangs
• Mafias
• networks
• conspiracies
• syndicates
• crews
• clans
• mobs
• cabals
• circles
• cliques
• covens
• bunches
• sets
• crowds
• packs
• coteries
• lots
• galères
• juntas
• oligarchies

2

as in loops

a circular strip

a metal ring encircled the barrel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loops
• hoops
• bands
• belts
• circles
• wreaths
• rounds
• coils
• collars
• eyes
• girdles
• curls
• spirals
• whorls
• cinctures
• spires
• beckets
• twirls
• hanks
• furls
• annulets

3

as in circles

a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially

a gaming ring that meets once a week to play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• networks
• packs
• communities
• cliques
• crowds
• bunches
• folds
• gangs
• sets
• clans
• bodies
• covens
• organizations
• coteries
• clubs
• lots
• galères
• tribes
• communes
• klatches
• societies
• guilds
• factions
• elites
• sides
• squads
• fraternities
• camps
• in-groups
• brotherhoods
• colleges
• leagues
• charmed circles
• closed shops
• fellowships
• coalitions
• blocs
• sects
• sororities
• federations
• unions
• alliances
• messes
• sisterhoods
• orders
• confederations
• councils
• sodalities
• congresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individualists
• loners

4

as in orbs

something with a perfectly round circumference

the coffee cup left a ring on the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• orbs
• rounds
• roundels
• cirques
• loops
• ringlets
• balls
• circlets
• ovals
• spheres
• ellipses
• globes

rings

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noun (2)

plural of ring

as in calls

a communication by telephone

give me a ring when you're ready to go

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calls
• messages
• buzzes
• toll calls
• conference calls
• callbacks
• voice mails
• cold calls

rings

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of ring

1

as in surrounds

to form a circle around

tall cypress trees ringing the park

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrounds
• encircles
• circles
• encompasses
• girdles
• encloses
• wreathes
• girds
• embraces
• walls
• environs
• compasses
• fences (in)
• hems (in)
• circumscribes
• closes in
• cordons (off)
• besieges
• swarms
• besets
• entrenches
• invests

2

as in orbits

to travel completely around

the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• orbits
• encircles
• traverses
• circuits
• crosses
• rounds
• girdles
• circumvents
• circumnavigates
• compasses
• circumambulates
• perambulates

rings

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of ring

as in chimes

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates

I didn't hear the doorbell ring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chimes
• jingles
• peals
• tolls
• echoes
• clinks
• knells
• resonates
• bongs
• clashes
• clangs
• tinkles
• clanks
• pings
• plunks
• jangles
• reverberates
• dings
• chinks
• gongs
• tingles
• ding-dongs
• resounds
• tangs
• plinks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rings

Noun

The map shows three rings around the facility representing zones of severe, moderate and light structural damage. —Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 24 May 2026

While her rings haven’t been brought out of the palace vaults since 2016, other rare items from the late royal’s ‘wedding of the century’ continue to be displayed on occasion. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 May 2026

Three rings set with cabochon gems from Bulgari will also go under the hammer. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

The task force, made up of various law enforcement agencies, targets criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings operating in the United States and abroad. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

This will be a recurring motif, these kind of light rings. —Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2026

Radiant cut engagement rings are the perfect choice for someone who wants their center stone to stand out. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026

In addition to looking great, the pineapple rings become sticky and sweet during baking, creating a delicious flavor. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 May 2026

Size Napkin rings are typically 1 to 2 inches long and wide on the outside. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026

Verb

What was on your mind then post 9/11 with the film and what still rings true today? —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2026

That definitely rings true for me this Mother’s Day. —Nicole Varma, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026

The phone also rings unanswered at Neese’s main production facility, located at 1452 Alamance Church Road in Greensboro. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026

The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026

Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her. —Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026

To honor the occasion, David Rockecharlie, Chief Executive Officer, joined by Chris Taylor, NYSE Vice President and Head of Listings and Services, rings The Opening Bell®. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026

Both funny and deeply powerful, The Big Sick shows the reality of romance with a heartfelt love story that rings true. —Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026

However, when considering the Chinese Communist Party’s national-level Military-Civil Fusion strategy, this restriction rings hollow. —Jim Costa, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026

Phrases Containing rings

• run rings around