1
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the greasy spoon restaurant was several rungs below the kind of establishment in which we usually dined
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as in baton
Scottish
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
the watchman usually carried a stout oak rung
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as in chimed
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of rung
Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Think of your offers like a ladder: each rung leads to the next, increasing value and income with less effort over time.
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—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
And families on the bottom rungs of the income ladder, earning around $23,000 a year, would see an average loss of $1,600 each year, or 3.9%.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 June 2025
The consensus view is that his work in Paris has put him on the highest rung of the coaching ladder.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Through the porthole, Junior watches the apple trees drop away into seamless white horse pasture, the top rung of the fence riding above the snow alongside the road, bobbing and snaking with an unevenness accentuated by the flatness of the snow, his father talking still.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Think of your offers like a ladder: each rung leads to the next, increasing value and income with less effort over time.
5.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
And families on the bottom rungs of the income ladder, earning around $23,000 a year, would see an average loss of $1,600 each year, or 3.9%.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 June 2025
The consensus view is that his work in Paris has put him on the highest rung of the coaching ladder.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rung
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At high levels, free radicals trigger what’s known as oxidative stress, which can damage cell DNA and increase your risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes.78 4.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
23 June 2025
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Will that be the next level for the talented designer?—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Rena Frye, their mother, rushed to the defense of her sons; the police pinned her to a patrol vehicle, and the officers took a baton to Marquette.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Some officers on the ground in recent days have worn basic uniforms, which include a handgun and a baton.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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The veteran’s track record includes leading creative positions at festivals in Locarno, Rome, Venice and Beijing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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To shake things up, positions are listed by level of intrigue.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The interiors were inspired by its serene setting in the Serengeti and showcase African art, a neutral color palette, and natural textures, such as linen, clay, grass, and cane.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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Black spot spores can overwinter on rose canes and leaves.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Loftus is a homegrown success story who started at the agency 16 years ago as an intern, in its previous incarnation as APA, quickly moving up the ranks.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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Loftus has experienced a remarkable rise at the agency, starting 16 years ago as an intern and quickly moving up the ranks.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Those killed in Iran include the military's top echelon and nuclear scientists.—
Maayan Lubell,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The next year, his fame reached a new echelon after the release of Pumping Iron, a docudrama that highlighted Schwarzenegger's strange charisma and filthy sense of humor.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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Michigan’s class began the day at No. 39 in the composite rankings but has started to pick up steam, particularly on the defensive line.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Here is what is new at the 2025 BMW Championship: Because only the top 50 golfers in the FedEx Cup rankings will participate in the championship, there is no cut, which ensures that the entire field – barring a withdrawal – will stick around until Sunday’s final round.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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Second place finalist was Ingrid R. from California, who earned a $250,000 prize.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Down a meandering Candy Land-like path is a place called Snowdrop’s Cottage.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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“Rung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rung. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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