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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
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Because an outfit is never complete without a bit of glitz, Alba added a smattering of diamond rings from Chopard, as well as matching diamond drop earrings.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The Oscar winner, who was one of the ceremony's presenters, paired the striking look with a diamond necklace along with matching rings and stud earrings.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
This compact jewelry case has designated spots for earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets, so everything stays organized and tangle-free.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Cages come in several shapes including square, triangular, cone-shaped, and rings.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Though intensely disturbing, a scene where a TV shows a distorted iteration of a character that Ohm watched as a kid rings out of place, even if the context involves his mother’s tragic passing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
For the lens barrel, focus and zoom rings, use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe down the exterior.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The result is the most security-intensive Academy Awards in memory — a fortress of concentric rings, AI surveillance, FBI intelligence gathering and rooftop snipers wrapped around Hollywood’s biggest night.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 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
Oval engagement rings have become a modern classic for a reason.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Because an outfit is never complete without a bit of glitz, Alba added a smattering of diamond rings from Chopard, as well as matching diamond drop earrings.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The Oscar winner, who was one of the ceremony's presenters, paired the striking look with a diamond necklace along with matching rings and stud earrings.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
This compact jewelry case has designated spots for earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets, so everything stays organized and tangle-free.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Cages come in several shapes including square, triangular, cone-shaped, and rings.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Though intensely disturbing, a scene where a TV shows a distorted iteration of a character that Ohm watched as a kid rings out of place, even if the context involves his mother’s tragic passing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
For the lens barrel, focus and zoom rings, use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe down the exterior.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The result is the most security-intensive Academy Awards in memory — a fortress of concentric rings, AI surveillance, FBI intelligence gathering and rooftop snipers wrapped around Hollywood’s biggest night.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
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Vlad Tenev, chairman and CEO of Robinhood Markets, rings the Opening Bell with Robinhood Ventures Fund I at the New York Stock Exchange on March 6, 2026.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 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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