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

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Using this to simulate the shape of Saturn's magnetic field, the team found that the way the solar wind interacts with the ringed planet's magnetosphere is similar to interactions with the magnetic field of its fellow gas giant, Jupiter. Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026 There isn’t just a lounger-ringed pool, but also a clear view of the Adriatic Sea, as well as a pergola and outdoor shower which beg visitors to spend just about every minute of their time here outside. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026 Despite their toxicity, blue-ringed octopuses are popular aquarium species, because of their physical beauty, and they are often unsustainably sourced from the wild. Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026 Their scientific name, Cyclura, comes from their distinct, thick, ringed tail. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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