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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

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2
as in loops
a circular strip a metal ring encircled the barrel

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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

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4
as in orbs
something with a perfectly round circumference the coffee cup left a ring on the table

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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

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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

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2
as in orbits
to travel completely around the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block

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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

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Recent Examples of rings
Noun
The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history. — Luis Andres Henao, Fortune, 19 July 2026 With hydration breaks, a halftime show and championship rings, the final looked very familiar to American viewers but different to the rest of the world. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026 Likewise, inflatable arm bands, rings, pool noodles and other novelty flotation devices are toys, not lifesaving equipment. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 In fact, a juicy possibility could be an opening night of LeBron, Giannis and the Heat in New York for the night the Knicks receive their championship rings. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 If the service page is thin, the reviews are old, the Google Business Profile is incomplete or the phone rings without a clear booking path, Google Zero will expose it faster. — Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The rings were so yummy, in fact, that remembering to take them each morning was not a problem. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Ciara modeled a sheer Celia Kritharioti gown dripping in crystal embellishments, matching its gold hue to her statement jewelry, which included a sculpted choker and giant rings that wrapped around her torso. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 July 2026 The University of Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes a pair with Super Bowl rings from the Chiefs, and one of the school’s greatest quarterbacks. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Verb
In fact, the only thing that rings true is how the Three Lions end up exiting the tournament. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026 But don’t tell that to winger Timothy Weah, who could be in line for his first start of the tournament as Pochettino rings the changes to keep his players fresh for the round of 32. — David Hickey, NBC news, 25 June 2026 The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors lining a bustling working-class neighborhood in downtown Mexico City. — Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 23 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rings
  1. gangs
  2. loops
  3. circles
  4. orbs
  5. calls
  6. surrounds
  7. orbits
  8. chimes
Noun
  • Police say that digital forms of theft such as tap-to-pay schemes and app fraud are allowing Chinese gangs to rake in as much as $1 billion a year.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • For instance, in 2009, seven Minneapolis-area Somali men were killed over a 10-month period, and authorities believed that they were all murdered by fellow Somalis who belong to gangs.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
Definition of gangs
Noun
  • For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The project could involve installing the adaptive system software, rewiring the advanced loops, possible upgrades or installation of detection cameras and reprogramming of traffic controllers to collect traffic data, Beach said.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • Such ideas about the wonders of the free market are fairly standard within libertarian-conservative circles.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
  • While California produced President Reagan — a hero on the right who as governor frequently sparred with UC Berkeley, as Dillon does today — the state has now become, in conservative circles, a symbol of everything wrong in America.
    — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of circles
Noun
  • Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.
    — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of orbs
Noun
  • Historic World Cup clashes, controversial refereeing calls, viral locker-room videos and a bombastic TV rant have deepened resentment, turning Argentina–Mexico tensions into a proxy battle over class, race and nationalism.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Loftin said his recent emails and calls to town officials have gone unreturned.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of calls
Verb
  • Mission Plaza surrounds Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, one of California’s Spanish missions.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Whether Spatial surrounds its reggae-toasting host with piles of drums, disorienting electronic beats, or locomotive rock music, Scratch abides as crooner, barker, mystic, meditation coach — whatever the moment requires.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Definition of surrounds
Verb
  • Conversely, Earth also orbits the sun on an ellipse, so when our planet is at aphelion (its greatest solar distance), our star appears at its smallest in the sky, extending totality.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
  • It was discovered almost a decade ago, and orbits a small red dwarf star called LHS 1140, which is almost 49 light-years away from our solar system.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of orbits
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of chimes

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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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