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

Carolina Bucci At her namesake shop on the Lungarno, fourth-generation jeweler Carolina Bucci sells necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets that feel classic yet contemporary simultaneously. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

In the years since, Banton has distanced himself from the song, but the anthem rings eternal. — Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Interior designer Ginger Curtis of Urbanology Designs notes that concrete requires routine sealing to prevent stains and water rings. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026

Additionally, Kidman sported a variety of gold jewelry, including a watch and a few chunky rings. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Saturn rewards even a small telescope with its spectacular rings. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Coral snakes have red, yellow and black rings around their bodies. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

The lineup will have a necklace, rings, drop earrings, bracelet, and a pendant, too. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Steve Steve Young took the torch from Joe Montana in San Francisco and won three Super Bowl rings and a pair of MVP awards. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Norway’s new King Haakon VIII will be hoping that sentiment rings true following the death of his father, King Harald who died Friday after 35 years on the throne, marking the latest blow for a family reeling from scandal. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

There are various reasons that rings true for professionals looking to become leaders. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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

Phrases Containing rings

• run rings around