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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the greasy spoon restaurant was several rungs below the kind of establishment in which we usually dined
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as in baton
Scottish
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
the watchman usually carried a stout oak rung
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as in chimed
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of rung
John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
For those Americans who are trying to get their feet on the first rung of the property ladder, data from Redfin shows that sellers may be willing to be flexible on price, especially as there are now more sellers than buyers in the market.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
Both events are categorised as 500-level tournaments — the number of ranking points awarded to the winner — just below the 1,000 level, which is the rung underneath the Grand Slams.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Two days earlier, Raleigh had represented Modesto in the all-star game of the Cal League, a division of single-A teams clustered in northern and Southern California, and among the lower rungs of minor-league baseball.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2025
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Bali moved up a rung to earn the No. 2 spot this year, while last year’s winner, Maldives, came in at No. 3.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
For those Americans who are trying to get their feet on the first rung of the property ladder, data from Redfin shows that sellers may be willing to be flexible on price, especially as there are now more sellers than buyers in the market.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
Both events are categorised as 500-level tournaments — the number of ranking points awarded to the winner — just below the 1,000 level, which is the rung underneath the Grand Slams.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Two days earlier, Raleigh had represented Modesto in the all-star game of the Cal League, a division of single-A teams clustered in northern and Southern California, and among the lower rungs of minor-league baseball.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rung
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Slow, diaphragmatic breathing can help bring down stress levels—even in the bathroom.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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All levels of hotels will see an increase in business, but upper tier properties will naturally be the most desirable.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Marshal Goodnight faces charges including impersonating a peace officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of a stun gun, possessing a baton and possessing a tear gas weapon, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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Jasmine reportedly entered the car wearing black gloves and carrying another metal baton.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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All this marks a shift in the position of Russia in the South Caucasus.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Employees of William O’Neil + Company and its affiliates may now or in the future have positions in securities mentioned in this communication.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Many dressed in Black Sabbath gear and walked with canes — a nod to the Prince of Darkness’ style.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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There’s a statue of a standing (with cane) Franklin Roosevelt, paid for by British subscribers.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
28 July 2025
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Josh Hader and Emmanuel Clase rank fifth and sixth among all active relievers in saves (at 226 and 181, respectively) — with historic dominance to go with them.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The other takes a promising role at Infosys in Bangalore, joining the growing ranks of Indian engineers building enterprise software and preparing for the looming Y2K crisis.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Coaching, once reserved for executives navigating the upper echelons of leadership, is now being reimagined as a tool for every layer of the organization.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The two agencies were both founded after the revolution, specifically to tackle corruption among Ukraine’s top political echelon.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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After several months on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart — the nation's most important ranking of the most consumed full-lengths and EPs — Lady Gaga’s Mayhem quietly disappeared earlier this month.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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And, weather permitting, there’s no better place than Odell Brewing Co.’s patio, which offers shady respite, occasional live music and daily food trucks.—
Susan Stapleton,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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“Rung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rung. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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