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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
Max Burman, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Products aimed at women in that stage of life include everything from bracelets and rings claiming to help ease hot flashes to cooling blankets and bedding.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Each molecule can contain more than two hundred carbon atoms, twisted into a dizzying array of rings and folds.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Rather than rings and spotlights that keep all the attention in the middle of the arena, crowd reactions, audience participation and an immersive feel are now part of the show.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
These are the natural patterns of vibration of the object, similar to how a bell rings after being struck.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Engagement rings are becoming more personal than ever, with couples embracing customization, symbolism, and even zodiac signs to find styles that reflect their individuality.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Her accessories included blue jewels from Tiffany & Co — cocktail rings and a pair of starry drop earrings.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Ken Clay, who won World Series rings with the New York Yankees following the first two of his five seasons in Major League Baseball, died March 26.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Cala Pregonda, Menorca Just an island over from the tourist-trodden Mallorca, Menorca feels a world away—a sentiment that rings even more true in the north of the island.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Both funny and deeply powerful, The Big Sick shows the reality of romance with a heartfelt love story that rings true.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
However, when considering the Chinese Communist Party’s national-level Military-Civil Fusion strategy, this restriction rings hollow.
—Jim Costa, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Leeds fans will have seen this dozens of times over the years, when a manager rings the changes in the cup and the resulting performance is off-colour.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
And yet the story rings a little false.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Payton’s perception of him then rings true in the present.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The sound of a third gunshot then rings out.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Dow was poised to drop about 50 points when the opening bell rings.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Products aimed at women in that stage of life include everything from bracelets and rings claiming to help ease hot flashes to cooling blankets and bedding.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Each molecule can contain more than two hundred carbon atoms, twisted into a dizzying array of rings and folds.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Rather than rings and spotlights that keep all the attention in the middle of the arena, crowd reactions, audience participation and an immersive feel are now part of the show.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
These are the natural patterns of vibration of the object, similar to how a bell rings after being struck.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Engagement rings are becoming more personal than ever, with couples embracing customization, symbolism, and even zodiac signs to find styles that reflect their individuality.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Her accessories included blue jewels from Tiffany & Co — cocktail rings and a pair of starry drop earrings.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Ken Clay, who won World Series rings with the New York Yankees following the first two of his five seasons in Major League Baseball, died March 26.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Cala Pregonda, Menorca Just an island over from the tourist-trodden Mallorca, Menorca feels a world away—a sentiment that rings even more true in the north of the island.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Both funny and deeply powerful, The Big Sick shows the reality of romance with a heartfelt love story that rings true.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
However, when considering the Chinese Communist Party’s national-level Military-Civil Fusion strategy, this restriction rings hollow.
—Jim Costa, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Leeds fans will have seen this dozens of times over the years, when a manager rings the changes in the cup and the resulting performance is off-colour.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
And yet the story rings a little false.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Payton’s perception of him then rings true in the present.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The sound of a third gunshot then rings out.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
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