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as in gangs
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
a ring of counterfeiters passing phony $20 bills
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as in circles
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 calls
a communication by telephone
give me a ring when you're ready to go
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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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as in orbits
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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as in chimes
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of rings
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
During the opposition, Saturn's rings will appear the brightest and widest this year, EarthSky said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Through a small telescope, Saturn’s rings will be nearly edge-on, but still visible.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The set includes the base and blade attachment plus three cups, lip rings, resealable lids, a to-go lid, and recipe card.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Then Edelman’s phone rings, interrupting his thoughts about the 1998 Grammys.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The Stone Fruit launch will include 35 styles, ranging from earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
In one photo, the teenager stood almost a head taller than his mom, wearing matching rings and a gray long-sleeve shirt.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
A number of them were uncannily similar, which always rings alarm bells in my head that AI could have generated them.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Marvin’s music is prophetic and his message of unity through love still rings true today.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Place a container near your vanity to hold earrings, rings, hairpins, and coins.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
During the opposition, Saturn's rings will appear the brightest and widest this year, EarthSky said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Through a small telescope, Saturn’s rings will be nearly edge-on, but still visible.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The set includes the base and blade attachment plus three cups, lip rings, resealable lids, a to-go lid, and recipe card.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Then Edelman’s phone rings, interrupting his thoughts about the 1998 Grammys.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The Stone Fruit launch will include 35 styles, ranging from earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
In one photo, the teenager stood almost a head taller than his mom, wearing matching rings and a gray long-sleeve shirt.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
A number of them were uncannily similar, which always rings alarm bells in my head that AI could have generated them.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Marvin’s music is prophetic and his message of unity through love still rings true today.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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