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as in gangs
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
a ring of counterfeiters passing phony $20 bills
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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
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as in calls
a communication by telephone
give me a ring when you're ready to go
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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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as in orbits
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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as in chimes
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of rings
Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Such stressors can lead to a narrowing of the rings.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 June 2026
Swift was never designed for outside maintenance or docking with another spacecraft, so there are no standard docking rings, magnetic capture fixtures, or cooperative navigation beacons.
—David Szondy
june 18, New Atlas, 18 June 2026
Chamoy has been used by a lot of modern day food makers and chefs with American nostalgic candies, like peach rings and gummy worms, and my personal favorite, Gushers.
—Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
And Lowe got in on the strength of his six Cup rings.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 June 2026
On Sunday, June 14, the rapper, 54, shared a throwback Instagram video of himself gifting Broadus, also known as Boss Lady, with three rings at her 50th birthday party last November, per Complex.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Championship rings are traditionally awarded to winning players, coaches and executives following their championship victory.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Mariam Amini, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Kyle Mulholland, the bartender, rings the bar’s bell, and the lights flicker as everyone cheers again and goes to close out their tabs.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026
Tourists can no longer approach the 13-foot fence that rings the compound.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
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
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
Noun
On the men’s side, 18-year-old Maksim Kan claimed a pair of silver medals on pommel horse and still rings, while Ori Reilly secured silver on horizontal bar and bronze on parallel bars.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Such stressors can lead to a narrowing of the rings.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 June 2026
Swift was never designed for outside maintenance or docking with another spacecraft, so there are no standard docking rings, magnetic capture fixtures, or cooperative navigation beacons.
—David Szondy
june 18, New Atlas, 18 June 2026
Chamoy has been used by a lot of modern day food makers and chefs with American nostalgic candies, like peach rings and gummy worms, and my personal favorite, Gushers.
—Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
And Lowe got in on the strength of his six Cup rings.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 June 2026
On Sunday, June 14, the rapper, 54, shared a throwback Instagram video of himself gifting Broadus, also known as Boss Lady, with three rings at her 50th birthday party last November, per Complex.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Championship rings are traditionally awarded to winning players, coaches and executives following their championship victory.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Verb
The sentiment rings especially true for Northern Irish Christian Benjamin Dilworth, who embarked upon the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in May 2023 after being diagnosed with a rare chronic liver disease earlier that year.
—Mariam Amini, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Kyle Mulholland, the bartender, rings the bar’s bell, and the lights flicker as everyone cheers again and goes to close out their tabs.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026
Tourists can no longer approach the 13-foot fence that rings the compound.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rings
Noun
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Indeed, despite the appearance of calm, gangs were actively battling for territory in parts of the capital during the visit.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Eaton testified that the men were involved in rival gangs — G-Mobb in south Sacramento, Garden Blocc Crips in North Sacramento and others that have battled over the decades — and crossed paths with deadly consequences at 10th and K streets.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Assistive-listening devices and hearing loops are available for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, and closed captioning and on-screen American Sign Language interpretations for digital media exhibits and films are included in the museum's galleries.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Among the thermostat-like stabilizing feedback loops in Earth’s climate, the cycling of CO2 through the solid Earth is a major factor over timescales this long.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Back in February, when the first Tesla Cybercab rolled off the line at Tesla Gigafactory Texas, there was plenty of talk in media circles about what was to come.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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According to the documents, the objects appeared above a ridgeline and, in some instances, seemed to generate additional smaller orbs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Kyle walked in, showed her, the phone calls started happening.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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When early goals by both teams were denied by offside calls, the aggrieved fans jeered and whistled — the equivalent of Chiefs fans booing pass interference against their guy.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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What surrounds that figure is harder to parse, because two loud and opposing narratives are vying for attention.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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As Earth orbits the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is currently tilted most directly toward the sun.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The June Bootids occur when Earth passes through debris left behind by comet 7P/Pons-Winnecke, which orbits the sun approximately every six years.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Galeotti explains that in a weaponized world, there is permanent chaos and constant battles, something that chimes with what is unfolding at the World Cup.—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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His preferred pastime is chess, which chimes with one of the more insightful descriptions of his character, offered by Kompany in January 2025.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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