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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a gaming ring that meets once a week to play
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as in call
a communication by telephone
give me a ring when you're ready to go
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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Recent Examples of ring
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
And what constitutes the best or perfect engagement ring, anyway?
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 25 July 2025
Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In footage provided to PEOPLE by Ring, Kota walks towards the front door and starts jumping up and ringing the doorbell a number of times with what appears to be his nose.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Noun
After sifting through more than 1,700 cubic feet of soil, researchers have discovered sewing needles, four cannon balls, stained glass, a ring and a pendant, the Times reports.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
And what constitutes the best or perfect engagement ring, anyway?
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 25 July 2025
Verb
All at once, Mendoza’s felt the sudden shock of impact, and his ears began ringing.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In footage provided to PEOPLE by Ring, Kota walks towards the front door and starts jumping up and ringing the doorbell a number of times with what appears to be his nose.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 24 June 2025
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“Ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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