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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, 8 Oct. 2025
Swift completed her look with Cartier's Love bracelet, dainty gold rings, a gold chain necklace with a drop pendant, and her signature red lip.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Each comet's heart is a clump of ancient solar system debris — a mix of dust, rock, and frozen gases, much like the particles that make up Saturn's rings.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
This wooden jewelry box features five compartments to organize rings, earrings, pins, and brooches, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Watches & Wearables Prime Big Deal Days bring major discounts on top wearable tech from watches to smart rings.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Hairwork as a craft flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries, when women braided and stitched strands into bracelets, rings, wreaths, and brooches.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
This linen-blend pinch pleated option is light-filtering—in other words, not as dense as room-darkening curtains or blackout designs—and available in 38 colors, with curtain rings and rods sold separately.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The internet is filled with people sharing stories of crows providing them with objects, from rings to beads, in exchange for food.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Then, suddenly, from the top of the theater stairs, a voice rings out.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The sentiment rings true across species, apparently.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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
Noun
Kaling augmented the gold buttons on her vest by adding warmly toned pieces of jewelry, including bracelets and rings.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Swift completed her look with Cartier's Love bracelet, dainty gold rings, a gold chain necklace with a drop pendant, and her signature red lip.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Each comet's heart is a clump of ancient solar system debris — a mix of dust, rock, and frozen gases, much like the particles that make up Saturn's rings.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
This wooden jewelry box features five compartments to organize rings, earrings, pins, and brooches, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Watches & Wearables Prime Big Deal Days bring major discounts on top wearable tech from watches to smart rings.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Hairwork as a craft flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries, when women braided and stitched strands into bracelets, rings, wreaths, and brooches.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
This linen-blend pinch pleated option is light-filtering—in other words, not as dense as room-darkening curtains or blackout designs—and available in 38 colors, with curtain rings and rods sold separately.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The internet is filled with people sharing stories of crows providing them with objects, from rings to beads, in exchange for food.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Memories are unearthed, resentments are shared, emotions are felt — and very little of it rings true.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Then, suddenly, from the top of the theater stairs, a voice rings out.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The sentiment rings true across species, apparently.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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