1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
an angry, ringing denial of the charges
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2
as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sings in a ringing baritone that can be heard throughout the hall
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3
as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
whereas other candidates hedged on that issue, he delivered a ringing endorsement of the controversial position
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as in surrounding
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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2
as in circling
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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as in chiming
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of ringing
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But Malema was convicted of hate speech for making threats last year, and his party won less than ten per cent of the national vote in the most recent South African election—hardly a ringing endorsement of his ideas.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Eric DeCosta, the Ravens general manager, said a couple of days ago that his phone was still ringing because teams are still willing to trade with him.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Neither response was exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
If that isn’t a ringing endorsement!
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Jan. 2026
That isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of the second-year signal-caller, and writers at The Athletic also don't seem to have much of a belief in Williams heading into the showdown at Lambeau Field.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Henard walked down the corridor, bells ringing all around him, to the double doors heading out, where Ivy gave him his own bell to ring, right there.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
But one officer appears to kneel down next to the man and tend to him; at one point, the man asks the officer to grab his ringing phone out of his pocket.
—Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Video from Reilly’s Ring doorbell camera published by news outlets showed the driver walking up to Reilly’s front door with a plastic bag and ringing the doorbell.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Hollywood has been ringing the alarm bell on the health of movie theaters since the pandemic, as the industry has yet to climb back to the pre-COVID peak of an $11 billion annual domestic box office gross.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
As residents approached, shots can be heard ringing out, the video shows, seemingly as a warning.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
For years, observers have been ringing alarm bells of consolidation in Hollywood and the flight of productions to other countries for more generous filming subsidies.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Get them on page one or as a center spread in a national newspaper – or all of them at once – and the box-office tills would start ringing.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But Malema was convicted of hate speech for making threats last year, and his party won less than ten per cent of the national vote in the most recent South African election—hardly a ringing endorsement of his ideas.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Eric DeCosta, the Ravens general manager, said a couple of days ago that his phone was still ringing because teams are still willing to trade with him.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Neither response was exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
If that isn’t a ringing endorsement!
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Jan. 2026
That isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of the second-year signal-caller, and writers at The Athletic also don't seem to have much of a belief in Williams heading into the showdown at Lambeau Field.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
Conservation nonprofit Save Mount Diablo and other groups are ringing the alarm on efforts to open about 700,000 acres of land to oil and gas leasing.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Henard walked down the corridor, bells ringing all around him, to the double doors heading out, where Ivy gave him his own bell to ring, right there.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
But one officer appears to kneel down next to the man and tend to him; at one point, the man asks the officer to grab his ringing phone out of his pocket.
—Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Video from Reilly’s Ring doorbell camera published by news outlets showed the driver walking up to Reilly’s front door with a plastic bag and ringing the doorbell.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Hollywood has been ringing the alarm bell on the health of movie theaters since the pandemic, as the industry has yet to climb back to the pre-COVID peak of an $11 billion annual domestic box office gross.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
As residents approached, shots can be heard ringing out, the video shows, seemingly as a warning.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
For years, observers have been ringing alarm bells of consolidation in Hollywood and the flight of productions to other countries for more generous filming subsidies.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Get them on page one or as a center spread in a national newspaper – or all of them at once – and the box-office tills would start ringing.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
Adjective
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Sometimes the world is just too busy and loud!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Like tens of thousands across the country, Steve Kerr is a loud and proud supporter of his alma mater during March Madness.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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New data from Hopper, the travel website that tracks airfares, showed the current average round-trip flight out of Phoenix is $352.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Temporary morning puffiness, swelling after a salty meal or a rounder face with no other symptoms are probably not cause for concern.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The whiff stench of insider trading is unmistakable.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The confidence is unmistakable.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The incessant sales pitches are buffeted by the usual deafening pounding music, which makes Vin Scully Avenue seem like Las Vegas Boulevard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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That didn’t stop the Chicago Blackhawks from giving Bears coach Ben Johnson a shoutout — one that was met with a deafening roar from the United Center.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The effect is deliberately jarring, and, for tens of thousands of viewers, instantly resonant.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While calling The Comeback a dramedy may be a stretch, the series has moved away from the broader humor of its inaugural season and evolved into something richer and more emotionally resonant.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some are not much more apparent than a telephone pole.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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What wasn't hidden was their apparent glee.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cornwall’s ‘roaring future’ If the world is ever to get close to net zero, lithium will be at the centre of it, said The Times.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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Playing an aristocratic roaring 20s era sleuth that Christie loosely based on her younger self is certainly far removed from chugging shots on the shores of Malia — even the party scenes.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Artistry squares merry Jupiter in your 8th House of Trust, raising questions about fairness in money and sharing.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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From subtle variations to vibrant color combinations, there's a chrome pink nail design for every aesthetic.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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