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plural of ring
Synonyms & Antonyms of rings
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
- a ring of counterfeiters passing phony $20 bills
Synonyms for rings
- cabals,
- conspiracies,
- crews,
- gangs,
- Mafias,
- mobs,
- syndicates
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3
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
- a gaming ring that meets once a week to play
Synonyms for rings
Words Related to rings
- clubs,
- colleges,
- fellowships,
- guilds
- (also gilds),
- leagues,
- organizations,
- societies
Near Antonyms for rings
rings
noun (2)
plural of ring
Synonyms of rings (Entry 2 of 4)
a communication by telephone
- give me a ring when you're ready to go
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rings
verb (1)
present tense third-person singular of ring
Synonyms of rings (Entry 3 of 4)
1
to form a circle around
- tall cypress trees ringing the park
Synonyms for rings
Words Related to rings
- besets,
- besieges,
- entrenches
- (also intrenches),
- invests,
- swarms
2
to travel completely around
- the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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rings
verb (2)
present tense third-person singular of ring
Synonyms of rings (Entry 4 of 4)
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
- I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 26 Oct. 2021.
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