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Definition of ringing (up)next
present participle of ring (up), chiefly British
as in dialing
to make a telephone call to our friend rang us up to see if we wanted to go to a cricket match

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verb (2)

present participle of ring up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing (up)
Verb
  • Herbert is dialing back his workload this year.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Those dialing Billings make content without revealing their mug.
    Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • From enduring prejudice at West Point to commanding the Tuskegee Airmen and achieving 4-star general status, his life exemplified resilience.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • And when layered pieces are left completely out of the ponytail, the face is further accentuated, achieving a more youthful look.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Draft an application for a class, outline a travel budget, or research a path that has been calling to you.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.
    Rochelle Haynes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
    Cassandra Tresl, CNBC, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
    Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • Mexico has also been solid on defense, keeping three clean sheets while scoring six goals.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
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“Ringing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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