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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
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Cambodians in attendance were able to see the ancient crowns, rings, earrings and necklaces in person for the first time.
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Will Croxton,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Ahead, get a closer look at a few of 2026's most eye-catching engagement rings so far.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Considerations when choosing swimming pool dive toys Design Popular designs for swimming pool dive toys include sticks, rings, balls with tails, and torpedoes.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Tourists can no longer approach the 13-foot fence that rings the compound.
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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?
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
That definitely rings true for me this Mother’s Day.
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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.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Your doorbell rings at odd hours.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Cambodians in attendance were able to see the ancient crowns, rings, earrings and necklaces in person for the first time.
—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
—
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Ahead, get a closer look at a few of 2026's most eye-catching engagement rings so far.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Considerations when choosing swimming pool dive toys Design Popular designs for swimming pool dive toys include sticks, rings, balls with tails, and torpedoes.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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
Verb
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rings
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Armed gangs are also active in the northwest and north-central parts of the country.
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Unlike the cat-starring books many Gen-Zers read in elementary school, this one follows a pair of rival gangs.
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Future updates tested the ability to upload videos or photos to inspire songs, in addition to using partial compositions, a cappella vocals, loops, and other audio uploads to create songs.
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
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The active ingredients in the formula include niacinamide, adenosine, and allantoin, which work together to brighten dark circles, smooth fine lines, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles without irritating sensitive skin.
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The case reignited debate over corruption in Moroccan political circles.
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.
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According to the documents, the objects appeared above a ridgeline and, in some instances, seemed to generate additional smaller orbs.
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Following multiple 911 calls, officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter.
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According to advocates, domestic violence programs across Georgia answered more than 70,000 crisis calls last year.
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To me, football is the game; fútbol is everything that surrounds it—the culture, community, and connections that come with it.
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Authorities agreed to do something, said Spencer, whose farmland surrounds the crossing.
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After tracking Krem's crew across the galaxy, Kara finally catches up with the Brigands on a hostile planet that orbits both a green and a yellow sun.
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As Earth orbits the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is currently tilted most directly toward the sun.
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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.
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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.
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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