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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
This risk applies to pills, patches, implants, vaginal rings and injections.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
The Kotto hose comes with a storage bag, extra o-rings, a wall mount holder, and a 10-function spray nozzle.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
But despite the tremendous success of both franchises throughout the years, Roberts is the one with two World Series rings as as manager, compared to Boone's zero.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Posey would have been a fine choice, based on his three rings alone.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Some species return to the same roosts nightly, often near water, so these rings can appear repeatedly, unlike storms, which take varied shapes.
—Brandi D. Addison, The Providence Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Estévez is expected to shut the door each time the bullpen phone rings.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The Republican was allowed to keep personal assets like the World Series rings gifted to him from the New York Yankees from 1994 to 2001.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
A number of them were uncannily similar, which always rings alarm bells in my head that AI could have generated them.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Marvin’s music is prophetic and his message of unity through love still rings true today.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
As for glam and accessories, Jackson favored delicate rings, bracelet and dangle earrings in warm tones to augment her red dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
This risk applies to pills, patches, implants, vaginal rings and injections.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
The Kotto hose comes with a storage bag, extra o-rings, a wall mount holder, and a 10-function spray nozzle.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
But despite the tremendous success of both franchises throughout the years, Roberts is the one with two World Series rings as as manager, compared to Boone's zero.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Posey would have been a fine choice, based on his three rings alone.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Some species return to the same roosts nightly, often near water, so these rings can appear repeatedly, unlike storms, which take varied shapes.
—Brandi D. Addison, The Providence Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Estévez is expected to shut the door each time the bullpen phone rings.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The Republican was allowed to keep personal assets like the World Series rings gifted to him from the New York Yankees from 1994 to 2001.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
A number of them were uncannily similar, which always rings alarm bells in my head that AI could have generated them.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Marvin’s music is prophetic and his message of unity through love still rings true today.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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