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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
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Transdermal patches, gels or rings deliver estrogen that is absorbed directly through the skin which research shows can lower the risk of blood clots.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Grant played 17 years in the NBA and won four championship rings.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The set includes the base and blade attachment plus three cups, lip rings, resealable lids, a to-go lid, and recipe card.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Ekblad’s recent championship rings with Florida put him in the conversation, as well.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Therapies can be given through oral pills, patches or gels on the skin or vaginal rings.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
The resulting black box warning was added to not just pills but all other types of systemic therapies (like patches and gels) and vaginal rings and creams, from which the estrogen isn’t even absorbed into your blood.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Nov. 2025
But there’s also a wide range of necklaces, bracelets, and rings to choose from, too.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Tony Jones, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The stylish scion of a garment-industry family, Schier fell in love at first sight with the lobby, a double-height great room with a romantic balcony that rings the second level and a coffered Moorish ceiling.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Memories are unearthed, resentments are shared, emotions are felt — and very little of it rings true.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 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
Noun
In a WarGames match, there are two rings side by side inside a large steel cage.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Transdermal patches, gels or rings deliver estrogen that is absorbed directly through the skin which research shows can lower the risk of blood clots.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Grant played 17 years in the NBA and won four championship rings.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The set includes the base and blade attachment plus three cups, lip rings, resealable lids, a to-go lid, and recipe card.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Ekblad’s recent championship rings with Florida put him in the conversation, as well.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Therapies can be given through oral pills, patches or gels on the skin or vaginal rings.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
The resulting black box warning was added to not just pills but all other types of systemic therapies (like patches and gels) and vaginal rings and creams, from which the estrogen isn’t even absorbed into your blood.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Nov. 2025
But there’s also a wide range of necklaces, bracelets, and rings to choose from, too.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
And that rings true despite the Sixers defeating the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 on Saturday night to become one of a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference to start the year with two consecutive wins.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The stylish scion of a garment-industry family, Schier fell in love at first sight with the lobby, a double-height great room with a romantic balcony that rings the second level and a coffered Moorish ceiling.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Memories are unearthed, resentments are shared, emotions are felt — and very little of it rings true.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 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
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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