Synonyms of ringednext
1
: encircled or marked with or as if with rings
2
: composed or formed of rings

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The birds have a striking appearance, with a long orange bill and red-ringed, yellow eyes. Mark Price may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 Drizzly, overcast conditions bring the forests to life, with species like the gold-ringed tanager drawing enthusiasts from around the world. Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 3 May 2026 One of the more tantalizing of the chemicals the study uncovered is benzothiophene, a two-ringed molecule containing carbon and nitrogen. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Apr. 2026 In a converted 1909 Cow Hollow house near the marina and the Presidio, this home has a private entry and garden, and features a large picture window, a brick- ringed fireplace surrounded by built-ins, and a pass-through alcove kitchen with a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringed

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ringed was before the 12th century

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“Ringed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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