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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
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026
Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
This rings true around the world.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
According to the data, interest in alternative gemstone rings is surging across the board, with pearls up 89 percent, sapphires up 44 percent, aquamarines up 40 percent, emeralds up 31 percent, and rubies up 30 percent, while searches for diamonds have declined 15 percent.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Another photo offered a close-up of their engagement rings, as the two layered their hands to show off their new bling.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Cullen Winters is on a quest to win two rings during his junior year at Mount Carmel.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
In October, the feds announced a sweeping investigation into NBA point-shaving rings tied to the mafia.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 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
The singer paired the look with strappy black high-heel shoes, multiple rings and dangling earrings, choosing to wear her hair in a low bun with a few pieces left out, and blunt bangs.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026
Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
This rings true around the world.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
According to the data, interest in alternative gemstone rings is surging across the board, with pearls up 89 percent, sapphires up 44 percent, aquamarines up 40 percent, emeralds up 31 percent, and rubies up 30 percent, while searches for diamonds have declined 15 percent.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Another photo offered a close-up of their engagement rings, as the two layered their hands to show off their new bling.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Cullen Winters is on a quest to win two rings during his junior year at Mount Carmel.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
In October, the feds announced a sweeping investigation into NBA point-shaving rings tied to the mafia.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 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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He was known as a pugnacious investigator who had dismantled some of the country’s most violent gangs.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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It was originally used by gangs to try to avoid police detection, but has since become rooted in their national identity, AFP has reported.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Visitors staying at Cedar Pass Campground (reservations required) or Sage Creek Campground can wake up to panoramic sunrise views and spend their days exploring scenic trails, wildlife loops, and overlooks carved into the park’s rugged terrain.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Robotic units integrated with barcode validation loops now incorporate computer vision models trained to classify pill shape, color, imprint, and packaging configuration.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Between 1926 and 1946, Galentz became further entrenched in Beirut’s artistic and intellectual circles at a time that was both politically fragile and saw the transformation of the city into a cosmopolitan hub.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Students, teachers adapt in a digital world For some, the conversation around limiting screen time has extended beyond social circles and into professional or academic ones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In between, check-in phone calls came from Probert, who would relay any messages from the first-team coaching staff, and under-21s and loan-player physiotherapist Tony Jones.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Traders bought more than 24,000 puts in that fund, compared with under 15,000 calls.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Metal fencing, some 20 feet high, surrounds the perimeter while a slew of metal detectors and X-ray machines await those who breach the fortress.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Part of that use is simply imparting energy into a blanket of molten salt that surrounds the fusion chamber.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbits Earth at around 340 miles, which is much closer than other geostationary satellites, according to the company’s website.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Verb
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That also chimes with the schedule from last year.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That chimes with AllianceBernstein’s preference for longer-cycle defense plays.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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