Synonyms of rings

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noun (1)

plural of ring

1

as in gangs

a group involved in secret or criminal activities

a ring of counterfeiters passing phony $20 bills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gangs
• Mafias
• networks
• conspiracies
• syndicates
• crews
• clans
• mobs
• cabals
• circles
• cliques
• covens
• bunches
• sets
• crowds
• packs
• coteries
• lots
• galères
• juntas
• oligarchies

2

as in loops

a circular strip

a metal ring encircled the barrel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loops
• hoops
• bands
• belts
• circles
• wreaths
• rounds
• coils
• collars
• eyes
• girdles
• curls
• spirals
• whorls
• cinctures
• spires
• beckets
• twirls
• hanks
• furls
• annulets

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• networks
• packs
• communities
• cliques
• crowds
• bunches
• folds
• gangs
• sets
• clans
• bodies
• covens
• organizations
• coteries
• clubs
• lots
• galères
• tribes
• communes
• klatches
• societies
• guilds
• factions
• elites
• sides
• squads
• fraternities
• camps
• in-groups
• brotherhoods
• colleges
• leagues
• charmed circles
• closed shops
• fellowships
• coalitions
• blocs
• sects
• sororities
• federations
• unions
• alliances
• messes
• sisterhoods
• orders
• confederations
• councils
• sodalities
• congresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individualists
• loners

4

as in orbs

something with a perfectly round circumference

the coffee cup left a ring on the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• orbs
• rounds
• roundels
• cirques
• loops
• ringlets
• balls
• circlets
• ovals
• spheres
• ellipses
• globes

rings

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noun (2)

plural of ring

as in calls

a communication by telephone

give me a ring when you're ready to go

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calls
• messages
• buzzes
• toll calls
• conference calls
• callbacks
• voice mails
• cold calls

rings

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of ring

1

as in surrounds

to form a circle around

tall cypress trees ringing the park

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrounds
• encircles
• circles
• encompasses
• girdles
• encloses
• wreathes
• girds
• embraces
• walls
• environs
• compasses
• fences (in)
• hems (in)
• circumscribes
• closes in
• cordons (off)
• besieges
• swarms
• besets
• entrenches
• invests

2

as in orbits

to travel completely around

the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• orbits
• encircles
• traverses
• circuits
• crosses
• rounds
• girdles
• circumvents
• circumnavigates
• compasses
• circumambulates
• perambulates

rings

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of ring

as in chimes

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates

I didn't hear the doorbell ring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chimes
• jingles
• peals
• tolls
• echoes
• clinks
• knells
• resonates
• bongs
• clashes
• clangs
• tinkles
• clanks
• pings
• plunks
• jangles
• reverberates
• dings
• chinks
• gongs
• tingles
• ding-dongs
• resounds
• tangs
• plinks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rings

Noun

The push and pull between their desire to do good rings true — as does their choice to prioritize their own careers and personal relationships over a much broader international crisis. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

Oura rings promise to help people measure the length and quality of their sleep, along with WHOOP bracelets, Apple Watches and other wearable devices. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Vegas Golden Knights For years, Vegas has adopted an all-in approach to its roster building in pursuit of Stanley Cup rings. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Its signature Hémisphère features fine grooves encircling each plate like rings around a planet. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Filled with '90s nostalgia and amulets lifted straight from the original film, this collection spans necklaces, charms, rings, earrings and more, all imbued with the spirit of the Owens sisters' supernatural beauty and charisma. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The collection includes rings, necklaces and earrings, all evoking the visual language and style of the spooky season movie. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

However, Lee could also be seen sporting her engagement ring—as well as two other large diamond rings on her pinky and other ring finger—during a daytime car ride in other photos shared on Wednesday. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026

It’s all meant to defeat the crime rings that are often armed with nothing more than hydraulic bolt cutters, preying on railroads as a reliable source of easy-to-steal merchandise. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

But for anyone who remembers the subprime housing meltdown — which preceded the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession — turning real assets into complex securitized vehicles inevitably rings a few alarm bells. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

The comeback saga rings ever so true for those in the movie theater industry, and for those millions of moviegoers who love to watch dazzling images on the huge silver screens of theaters. — Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 2026

An old folk verse prices a simple life at two riyals for beans and one for bread — only half of that tune still rings true. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

The blast rings out as the helpless attorney watches in horror. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Recounting her boyfriend calling the police on her during their fraught break-up, the chorus rings out over rowdy snares like a brutal playground taunt. — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

In fact, the only thing that rings true is how the Three Lions end up exiting the tournament. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026

But don’t tell that to winger Timothy Weah, who could be in line for his first start of the tournament as Pochettino rings the changes to keep his players fresh for the round of 32. — David Hickey, NBC news, 25 June 2026

The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors lining a bustling working-class neighborhood in downtown Mexico City. — Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Phrases Containing rings

• run rings around